One former Trail Blazers coach still has faith in Lillard to return as a great point guard next season. David Vanterpool was an assistant with the Blazers from 2012-19, and he has no concerns with Lillard. He said so while talking to B Scoop.

The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, plays a crucial role in our mobility. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling us to walk, run, and jump.

Has the Achilles tendon become more of an Achilles heel for NBA players lately — meaning more of a vulnerability? Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon ...

First, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon at the beginning of Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, which is expected to keep him out for the entire 2025-26 season. Then Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury July 15 ...

Lillard wasn't the only superstar player to tear his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. One former NBA player believes that an Adidas curse might be the reason for his injury. Former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair spoke on VladTV about whether he believes Lillard's Achilles tear is due to a so-called "Adidas curse."

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna tore his Achilles in a five-a-side match, needing surgery but still working on transfers from his hospital bed.