NBA Analyst Debunks Claims That Damian Lillard Could Make a Playoff Return for the Blazers

4 months ago

NBA Analyst Debunks Claims That Damian Lillard Could Make a Playoff Return for the Blazers

There are reports stating that Lillard could potentially return during the playoffs and play for the Blazers. However, Dusty Garza debunked it, stating that all playoff rosters were officially set on April 13th, 2026, and Lillard was not on the Blazers' roster. Although Lillard could potentially recover before the playoffs end, he won't be suiting up during this run.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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