A few days past the one-year anniversary of Damian Lillard being traded to the Bucks, the eight-time All-Star checked in for the start of his 13th season. Lillard turned 34 in July and said he took a different approach to the offseason.

Giannis told Damian Lillard a month ago that he wanted him to close out games. In the opening win against Philadelphia, Giannis was a man of his word.

The Portland Trail Blazers didn't make any splashy moves in the offseason, opting to stay on course with a long-term rebuilding project.

The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t make any big moves in the offseason, opting instead to stay on course with a long-term rebuilding project. Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons will form the team’s nucleus as Portland continues to develop young players,