Because the Bucks decided to waive Lillard and use the stretch provision to open up cap space, Lillard had the chance to go wherever he wanted. An unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career, he chose to go home. He'll join the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Damian Lillard News Splits NBA Fans: 'Bro Hates Winning' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Damian Lillard was waived and his contract stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks, the star guard was reportedly "elated" because it put him in a great position to recover from an Achilles injury and easily join a contending team once he returns to health.

NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire revealed why the Miami Heat weren’t interested in signing Damian Lillard, who is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million deal.