Lillard (Achilles) won't be back on the court for the 2025-26 season, as he made clear during an interview with YouTube influencer iShowSpeed on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard underwent surgery on a torn Achilles tendon in his left foot over the summer after suffering the injury during the first round of the NBA playoffs with the Bucks against the Pacers. The veteran guard was then waived by Milwaukee on July 1, making him an unrestricted free agent. The future Hall of Famer then decided to return to the Blazers on a three-year contract worth $42 million with a player option for the 2027-28 season. He also has a no-trade clause in his deal.

Lillard (Achilles) is finalizing a three-year contract with the Trail Blazers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard suffered a torn Achilles tendon April 27 during the NBA playoffs, resulting in him being ruled out for the rest of the postseason. The Bucks then shockingly waived the veteran superstar July 1 to bring in Myles Turner in free agency. There was speculation that Lillard was of interest to several teams as a free agent, but he ultimately decided to return to where it all began in Portland. It remains to be seen whether he'll play during the 2025-26 campaign or sit out to be fresh for the 2026-27 NBA season. Lillard's deal will be worth $42 million with a player option for the 2027-28 season and will also include a no-trade clause, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Bucks waived Lillard (Achilles) on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

After managing to pry Myles Turner away from Indiana with a four-year, $107 million deal, the Bucks made another huge splash by waiving their superstar point guard, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles. Charania reports that the Bucks found a creative way to waive Lillard by stretching out the remainder of his $113 million contract over five years. With Lillard set to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, he'll now have to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Lillard has been diagnosed with a left torn Achilles tendon, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

EDGE Analysis

During Game 4 against the Pacers on Sunday, Lillard went down with a left leg injury after logging only six minutes. Although many speculated that it could be an Achilles tear, it wasn't officially confirmed until Monday, resulting in the superstar guard being forced to miss the rest of the NBA playoffs and potentially missing most, if not all, of next season. The postseason campaign comes to an end for the veteran guard after playing three games, averaging 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game across 25.0 minutes per contest.

Lillard will have an MRI taken on his left lower leg Monday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard suffered a left lower leg injury early in Sunday's Game 4 against the Pacers and was unable to return. Head coach Doc Rivers said postgame that "it's not very promising" when asked about Lillard's injury, with all signs pointing to it being a left Achilles tear for Lillard. Kevin Porter figures to see an ample role for the remainder of the season if the suspicions are confirmed.

Lillard (leg) will not return to Sunday's Game 4 matchup against the Pacers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard played six minutes before going down with the leg injury, which resulted in him needing to be taken immediately to the locker room. As Haynes reports, the injury is potentially severe, which means it could be an Achilles tear that would knock him out of the remainder of the postseason and cast serious doubt on his availability for the 2025-26 season, at minimum.

Lillard departed to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday night's Game 4 matchup against the Pacers due to a left foot injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard only recently rejoined the Bucks' lineup after recovering from a blood clot in his calf. Now, the superstar guard may have suffered a serious injury, with some believing that it could be his left Achilles tendon. Lillard logged six minutes before going down with the injury, recording two assists and two rebounds.

Lillard finished with seven points (2-12 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-101 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent led the way for the Bucks in this win, and that was needed due to Lillard's shooting woes. The star floor general has shot the ball poorly in his two games since returning from a calf injury, making just six of his 25 shots from the field and going 3-for-16 from three-point range. The star floor general will aim to bounce back in Game 4 on Sunday.

Lillard totaled 14 points (4-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard returned for Tuesday's Game 2 after missing the last 15 outings with a blood clot in his right calf, providing a boost offensively despite struggling to find his shot in a losing effort. Lillard handed out a team-high-tying assist total while finishing as one of four Bucks with a double-digit scoring mark. Look for Lillard to continue to dust off the rust in Game 3 and make a bit of a more profound impact offensively as he works his way back after a lengthy absence.

Coach Doc Rivers said Lillard will start but have his minutes monitored in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pacers, Jeremiah Johnson of FanDuel Sports Network Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lillard will make his return to action Tuesday after missing Milwaukee's previous 15 outings due to a blood clot in his right calf. While the star guard will almost certainly replace Ryan Rollins in the starting five against Indiana, Lillard could play less than his season average of 36.1 minutes per contest.