Portland Trail Blazers

Report: Damian Lillard to make return tonight for Blazers vs. Timberwolves

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Zach Stevens

After missing the last several games with an injury, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard will return to game action tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It’s been another disappointing season for Portland, as it currently holds an 11-15 record and is struggling to stay in the playoff picture in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves are also 11-15 and are hoping to return to the NBA playoffs. With young talented players such as Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, it appears they may be within striking distance of doing so.

Lillard’s numbers are down significantly this season. He is averaging just 21.5 points a game on 39.7 percent shooting so far this year.

The Blazers fired general manager Neil Olshey just days ago, leading to renewed speculation that Lillard, and perhaps fellow starting guard C.J. McCollum, could be on the move soon.

Zach Stevens

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif. and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA and NFL fan since he was a little kid in the mid-'90s, and he has always loved soaking up knowledge about both leagues and their respective histories. He feels strongly that sports aren't just entertainment, but also a means for learning life lessons.

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