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Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

January 31, 2024, 7:50pm Blazers

Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by the Portland crowd when he was introduced on court for Milwaukee’s game against the Trail Blazers. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

Lillard returns to Portland with love for Blazers and community

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

January 30, 2024, 5:35pm Blazers

Damian Lillard said his return to Portland for the first time since leaving the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons comes with “a lot of love” for both the team and the community. Read story

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Blazers thump 76ers 130-104 as Embiid nurses sore left knee

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

January 29, 2024, 9:50pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid’s absence to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night. Read story

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, right, shoots a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

Bulls snap 2-game skid with win over the Blazers

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, right, shoots a jump shot against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

January 28, 2024, 9:02pm Blazers

DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a two-game losing streak with a 104-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazer on Sunday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Blazers, 116-100

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

January 26, 2024, 9:14pm Blazers

Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116-100 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

Blazers rally to beat Rockets in overtime, 137-131

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

January 24, 2024, 8:31pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtime on Wednesday night. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Thunder edge Blazers with late basket, 111-109

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

January 23, 2024, 8:19pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Jalen Williams added 19 points, including the game-winner with two seconds left, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-109 on Tuesday night. Read story

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Russell, James dominate as Lakers rout Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

January 21, 2024, 9:30pm Blazers

D'Angelo Russell scored 34 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-110 on Sunday night to get back to .500. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Blazers down Pacers 118-115 to spoil Siakam’s debut with Indiana

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

January 19, 2024, 10:26pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Pascal Siakam’s debut with the Indiana Pacers with a 118-115 victory Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, center, celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and forward Jabari Walker after making the go-ahead basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the final second of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Simons hits winner with 0.2 seconds on clock as Blazers beat Nets 105-103

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, center, celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and forward Jabari Walker after making the go-ahead basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the final second of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

January 17, 2024, 9:52pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons hit the winning layup with 0.2 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Read story