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www.foxsports.comHere are the latest notable updates on Damian Lillard as of May 2026:
- Achilles injury update: Lillard is coming back from a torn left Achilles tendon suffered in the 2024-25 playoffs. He underwent surgery in summer 2025 and has been in rehabilitation; teams and outlets have tracked his progress toward a possible return for the 2026-27 season, with public comments suggesting a cautious recovery timeline [source coverage from late April 2026 notes ongoing rehab and hopeful return for training camp] .
- All-Star weekend involvement: He participated in the 3-Point Contest during the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles as a non-playing participant, signaling that his conditioning and confidence were progressing, though he was not cleared for game action that season .
- Playoff context in 2026: There were discussions about whether he could contribute in the Blazers’ playoff run during early 2026, but the prevailing reports indicated he was not expected to return to live games that season, given the recovery timeline from an Achilles injury .
- Personal/contract status: Since rejoining Portland on a multi-year deal, Lillard has publicly emphasized focusing on his rehab and long-term health, with analyses framing his 2025-26 season as a “prove-it” stretch to determine future contributions and contract implications .
Illustration: A simple progression timeline
- Summer 2025: Achilles repair surgery
- 2025-26 season: Rehab phase, no game action
- Feb–Apr 2026: A few public workouts and shooting progress
- All-Star Weekend 2026: Participation in 3-Point Contest (non-game action)
- 2026-27: Target for return to full training camp
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- Latest rehab and All-Star activity context
- Playoff return discussions for 2026 season
- Blazers/Lillard contract and rehab framing