NBA veteran Damian Lillard is returning to his former team after a dramatic twist involving surgery, free agency, and a contract surprise. Details inside.

After it was revealed that Damian Lillard was heading back to Portland, Shams revealed that his biggest factor was 'by far' his family.

Lillard signed a three-year deal worth $42 million to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been officially announced. ESPN first reported the deal.