The Portland Trail Blazers will close Damian Lillard’s contract extension to keep the team’s star in the franchise. According to media sources The Athleticthis new agreement includes another two seasons at the rate of a maximum salary that will be around 120 million dollars.
Thus, the base will be linked to the Oregon franchise for the next five campaigns for a total amount of almost 270 million dollars. According to journalist Marc Stein, Lillard is expected to sign his new contract this Saturday.
Lillard has completed his entire professional career in Portland, where he ranks third in franchise history in points scored and second in minutes played. His career averages amount to 24.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.0 steals in a total of 711 games. regular season.
The point guard missed much of the 2021-22 season due to an abdominal injury, which led to a profound restructuring of the squad. It was the first time the Blazers hadn’t made the playoffs since 2012-13, coinciding with Lillard’s rookie year.
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