Damian Lillard displays shooting form during Blazers practice

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Damian Lillard displays shooting form during Blazers practice
Summary

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard completed a practice session hitting 1,100 of 1,168 three-point attempts. This performance comes as Lillard prepares for a return to the court following an entire season sidelined by a torn Achilles injury. The Portland offense struggled from behind the arc last season, ranking 28th in the NBA with a 34.3% shooting mark. While the workout demonstrates Lillard's shooting mechanics, it remains unclear how his burst and movement will translate once he returns to live competition. The Blazers roster has evolved since Lillard's last game with the team, now featuring Ja Morant as a secondary creator in the backcourt. Team officials are evaluating whether Lillard can regain the form he showed during his 2022-23 season, when he averaged 32.2 points per game.

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  • Damian Lillard connected on 94.2% of his three-point attempts during a recent workout.
  • Lillard missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season while recovering from a torn Achilles.
  • The Blazers finished 28th in the league in three-point shooting percentage last season.
  • Ja Morant joins the Portland backcourt to provide additional offensive creation alongside Lillard.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo SportsDamian Lillard's Absurd Workout Addresses Major Blazers Weakness
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After sinking 94% of his practice triples, the returning superstar looks to revive a Portland offense that plummeted to the bottom of the league’s three-point rankings.

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