Damian Lillard will be on TV in the All-Star 3-point contest, but he’s still recovering from a torn Achilles. Here’s what we know about his 2025-26 status, the latest rehab updates, and the most realistic return timeline.

Damian Lillard, nine month after underdoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.

Lillard is a two-time 3-point champion in the All-Star festivities. He's trying to become the third three-time champion. Larry Bird and Craig Hodges are the only two players to have won the competition three times up to this point. Lillard isn't the first contest entrant without a made 3 in that season, though.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- At the conclusion of a 45-point thumping at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday evening, a livid Portland Trail Blazers All-Star addressed his teammates in the locker room. Damian Lillard didn't mince words in criticizing ...

Damian Lillard, nine months after undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles, won his third All-Star 3-point contest to tie with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most ever.

Damian Lillard returned to the spotlight in style, winning his third 3-Point Contest despite rehabbing an Achilles injury.