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Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton Return After 400 Days Out

Original: NBA: Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton Return After 400-Day Absence Damian Lillard, the Portland icon, made his long-

Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton are back on NBA courts after roughly 400 days away. Lillard, the Portland icon, returned for the first time since spring 2025, having torn his left Achilles tendon while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. The comeback of both guards after such lengthy Achilles-related layoffs is drawing wide attention from basketball fans.

Why now: Two star guards making long-awaited returns from serious Achilles injuries is major NBA news.

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• NBA: Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton Return After 400-Day Absence Damian Lillard, the Portland icon, made his long-awaited return to the court for the first time since spring 2025. He had suffered a left Achilles tear during a game for Milwaukee, after which the Bucks… · sportbursts · 1

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