Is Damian Lillard coming back? How Trail Blazers social media hinted at potential return for for NBA playoffs
The Trail Blazers posted a social media video that teased a potential return for their long-injured star
www.sportingnews.comShort answer: As of mid-May 2026, Damian Lillard is not currently active and there’s no firm date for a return, with most reporting targeting the start of the 2026–27 season as the realistic window for his comeback from his torn Achilles.
Context and what’s known
What to watch going forward
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The Trail Blazers posted a social media video that teased a potential return for their long-injured star
www.sportingnews.comThis has been expected, but the Trail Blazers have made it official: Damian Lillard will not return to the court this season.
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