https://ripcityproject.com/damian-lillard-will-be-important-to-blazers-next-rebuild-step-in-playoffsRip City ProjectenDamian Lillard will be important to Blazers' next rebuild step in playoffsDamian Lillard,NBA Playoffs,Deni Avdija2026-09-21T18:59:39Z2026-09-21T18:59:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1960,h_1102,x_498,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m32nbff28vs6gyvaeq.jpgOct 10, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after teammate Trail Blazers’ center Yang Hansen (16) scores against Sacramento Kings in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images