Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were thrilled to join forces again after a two-year breakup, but both sides know this celebrated reunion is not without its complications. The franchise great and former First-Team All-NBA selection suffered a torn Achilles while still playing for the Milwaukee Bucks last postseason and is not expected to suit up during the upcoming campaign. For the fans who have been holding out hope for a quicker return, they got some disappointing news .

Lillard confirmed his unfortunate yet understandable status at NBA media day. “I don't plan on {playing this season},” he said, per Blazers insider Sean Highkin. “I feel like if this team is a 1 seed [without me], they probably got it. I'm trying to be as healthy as possible.”

When the 35-year-ol

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