DAMIAN LILLARD NEWS

Trail Blazers' coach Chauncey Billups says Damian Lillard's return this season uncertain Lillard underwent surgery Thursday for his chronic abdominal pain and will be reevaluated in six weeks.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Damian Lillard out for at least 6 weeks after abdomen surgery One of the most durable players in the NBA will be sidelined for at least six weeks after surgery to address a chronic injury. Damian Lillar...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • STANDARD.NET

Damian Lillard out at least 6 weeks after surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has had surgery to repair a core injury that has been causing him abdominal pain

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surgery completed The Trail Blazers announced that Lillard underwent surgery Thursday in Philadelphia to repair a core injury causing chronic abdominal pain. The team plans to re-evaluate him in six...

Impact Per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Lillard "feels good" following surgery, with Haynes' report also leaving the door open for the star point guard to be re-evaluated in as soon as five weeks rather than six. Regardless, Lillard looks safe to rule out through at least the end of February, as he'll almost certainly require another week of ramp-up time to regain conditioning even if doctors give him the green light to resume basketball activities at the short end of the 5-to-6-week timeline. Even after winning their last two games, the Trail Blazers sit at 16-24 for the season, so the organization may not have motivation to rush Lillard back into action in what's shaping up to be a non-contending year. Anfernee Simons and CJ McCollum are expected to handle the majority of the ball-handling and scoring responsibilities out of the backcourt during Lillard's absence, though neither player will be available Thursday in Denver due to personal matters.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How long is Damian Lillard out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been limited to 29 games this season due to abdominal tendinopathy, an injury he's been dealing with for some time.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

REPORT: Blazers Announce Damian Lillard Will Have Abdominal Surgery ' SLAM Damian Lillard will have to sit for a while according to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is going to undergo surgery for an abdominal issue h...

JANUARY 13, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Jokic leads Denver into matchup with Portland

Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.7 points per game

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simons seizing his opportunity with Lillard out for Blazers

Anfernee Simons is seizing the opportunity to show he has the abilities to be an everyday starter in the NBA

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Harden out, Trail Blazers down the Nets 114-108

Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of James Harden’s absence for a 114-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on M...

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anfernee Simons scores 31, Portland beats Sacramento 103-88

Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Sacramento Kings their fourth straight loss, 103-88 on Sunday night

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damian Lillard to meet with specialists about abdomen issue ' HoopsHype Casey Holdahl: Chauncey Billups says @Damian Lillard will not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip as he will be meeting with specialists regarding his abdomen issue.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard will not go on upcoming road trip Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Lillard would not not be making six-game road trip.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Sacramento faces Portland, aims to stop 3-game skid

Sacramento is looking to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory over Portland

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garland's 26 points leads Cavs in 114-101 win at Portland

Darius Garland had 26 points and Rajon Rondo scored 11 off the bench in his Cavaliers debut, leading Cleveland to a 114-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teams monitoring Damian Lillard injury ahead of trade deadline ' HoopsHype Numerous teams are watching Portland intently to see how the Trail Blazers handle Damian Lillard’s ongoing issues with an abdominal injury, since an extended absence or a potential...

JANUARY 7, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Lillard and the Trail Blazers play the Cavaliers

Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup against Cleveland averaging 24.0 points per game

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat overcome Butler's absence in 115-109 win over Portland

Max Strus had 25 points and the Miami Heat snapped a two-game losing streak with a 115-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers despite the absence of Jimmy Butler

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blazers' Lillard out next 3 games with abdominal injury

Portland guard Damian Lillard will miss the next three games because of a lower abdominal tendinopathy

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard out at least 3 games, will be re-evaluated next week The Blazers announced Wednesday that Lillard, suffering from an abdominal injury, will be out for at least the next three games.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Damian Lillard out for the next three games ' HoopsHype Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard will undergo further evaluation and consultation concerning his lower abdominal tendinopathy, the team announced today. Lillard will mis...

JANUARY 5, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Miami visits Portland after Simons' 43-point showing

Portland hosts the Miami Heat after Anfernee Simons scored 43 points in the Trail Blazers' 136-131 victory over the Atlanta Hawks

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young scores NBA season-best 56 points; Blazers beat Hawks

Anfernee Simons had a career-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame an NBA season-best 56 points by Atlanta’s Trae Young, snapping a four-game losing streak in a 13...

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young and the Hawks take on the Trail Blazers

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Portland averaging 27.5 points per game

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers

LeBron James scored a season-high 43 points and extended his streak of 30-point games to seven in Los Angeles Lakers' 139-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday nigh...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles plays Portland, aims to end home losing streak

Los Angeles aims to stop its 3-game home losing streak with a win against Portland

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS