Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday — and the Bucks will receive some financial relief as a result.

BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old. pic.twitter.com/mm1uUtMgO6

In the end, Damian Lillard chose family over chasing a championship with the hopes that the Portland Trail Blazers can still climb into contention before his career comes to an end. The Blazers and Lillard,