Damian Lillard is going back to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Milwaukee Bucks get a bit of savings on their dead money.

The Portland Trail Blazers shocked the rest of the NBA world when they were able to bring back Damian Lillard. Lillard was a free agent for the first time in his career after being waived by the Bucks.

Damian Lillard confirmed that his contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers was "officially signed" in a social media post on Saturday.

The Bucks signed Myles Turner to a four-year deal, but they also had to waive and stretch Damian Lillard in the process. Lillard had spent the past two seasons with the Bucks, but his pairing with Antetokounmpo saw limited success, with injuries playing a massive role.

Damian Lillard sustained an ACL injury in April. The Bucks waived him in early July. Lillard then agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Trail Blazers, ESPN reported.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn't enjoying his time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian.

Bucks' General Manager Reveals the Reason For Re-Signing Bobby Portis originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

A new report from a pair of Portland Trail Blazers insiders claims Damian Lillard never wanted to be traded to

Damian Lillard turned a difficult situation after being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks into a great feel-good story with his return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Dame time is back in Rip City as Damian Lillard is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers after agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal. The nine-time NBA A