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Report: Damian Lillard near 5-year, $120 million max extension with Blazers (Ball Don't Lie)

Anthony Davis became the first member of the 2012 NBA draft class to secure a five-year maximum-salaried contract extension, but he's about to get some company. Damian Lillard, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 draft, is nearing an agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers on a five-year maximum extension of his rookie contract that could pay him as much as $120 million, according to ESPN.com's Marc Stein:

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First-round picks from the 2012 NBA draft such as Lillard are eligible to negotiate contract extensions now through Oct.