Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard Gets $122 Million Contract Extension

Damian Lillard signed a two-year contract extension worth $122 million. Incoming rookie Shaedon Sharpe suffered a torn labrum injury during NBA Summer League. The Trail Blazers struggled last season during a tumultuous year. Lard had a nagging core injury that didn't heal with rest, so he opted for season-ending stomach surgery. Front office had to deal with the dismissal of general manager Neil Olshey and new general general Manager Joe Cronin cleaned house.

Damian Lillard has signed a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Damian Lillard has signed a two-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. He will earn $59 million in 2025-26 and $63 million from 2026-27. Lard expects to earn more than $450 million as a Trail Blazer. The team is long shots to win the NBA Championship in 2023.

Lillard believes that the NBA is missing character and the fight. He believes you don't earn something just by scoring a lot of points.