The Portland Trail Blazers and franchise superstar Damian Lillard agreed to a two-year, $122 million extension that will keep Lillard on NBA salary rolls through the end of the 2026-27 season. The deal will top out at $60+ million in its final year, bringing his average salary for the next five seasons over the $50 million mark.
Over the weekend, Lillard and the Blazers held a press conference at the NBA’s annual Summer League from Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interviews, Lillard talked about wanting to win a title, improving the team, and being fine with the pace and road upon which the Blazers were proceeding.