Lillard posts 1,100 of 1,168 shooting in offseason workout

The Portland Trail Blazers reloaded this offseason by acquiring Ja Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray the other way and pairing Morant with Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson. There is heightened anticipation around Lillard’s return from a torn Achilles, especially after a recent workout in which he made 1,100 of 1,168 shots, suggesting his shooting remains elite and could power a seamless comeback. Morant’s reaction to Lillard’s standout practice highlighted the excitement surrounding Portland’s backcourt duo this season. The Blazers’ young core also features Deni Avdija’s All-Star emergence, Shaedon Sharpe’s breakout, and Donovan Clingan’s impact, positioning the team as one of the league’s more intriguing rosters in a competitive West. Portland’s 2026-27 outlook centers on how Lillard and Morant perform together, in a lineup that now includes Holiday and a talented supporting cast.