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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is out for the next six to eight weeks after surgery for an abdominal injury. Lillard said, if possible, he'd like to return for a run at a championship.

Blazers’ Lillard discusses his surgery, possible return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is out for the next six to eight weeks after surgery for an abdominal injury. Lillard said, if possible, he'd like to return for a run at a championship.

January 22, 2022, 3:45pm Blazers

During the Tokyo Olympics, when Damian Lillard’s abdominal injury flared up, Jrue Holiday suggested it was time for surgery. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic (27) keeps the ball away from Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Boston.

Nurkic comes up big as Blazers rally past Celtics, 109-105

Portland Trail Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic (27) keeps the ball away from Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Boston.

January 21, 2022, 8:26pm Blazers

Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Boston Celtics 109-105 Friday night. Read story

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) goes to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Miami.

Short-handed Heat pull away late to beat Blazers 104-92

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) goes to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. (10) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Miami.

January 19, 2022, 7:30pm Blazers

Caleb Martin scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the short-handed Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 104-92 on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, goes up for a three-point basket in front of Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

McCollum returns, scores 16 points in Blazers’ 98-88 win

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, right, goes up for a three-point basket in front of Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

January 17, 2022, 11:00pm Blazers

CJ McCollum scored 16 points in his first game back from a collapsed lung, Jusuf Nurkic added 21 points and a season-best 22 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 98-88 Monday night. McCollum missed 17 games over six… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons (1) shoots as Washington Wizards' Spencer Dinwiddie (26) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M.

Simons scores 31 to lead Blazers over Wizards, 115-110

Portland Trail Blazers' Anfernee Simons (1) shoots as Washington Wizards' Spencer Dinwiddie (26) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M.

January 15, 2022, 6:55pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 31 points and tied a career high with 11 assists, Jusuf Nurkic had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 115-110 on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr., right, tries to steal the ball from Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Denver.

Nuggets beat depleted Blazers 140-108

Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr., right, tries to steal the ball from Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Denver.

January 13, 2022, 9:44pm Blazers

Will Barton had 21 points before leaving in the third quarter with a strained neck, Nikola Jokic added 20 and the Denver Nuggets beat the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 140-108 on Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The Jazz won 120-105.

Blazers’ Lillard out at least 6 weeks after surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The Jazz won 120-105.

January 13, 2022, 4:27pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard had surgery to repair a core injury that has been causing him abdominal pain this season. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles around Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

Simons seizing his opportunity with Lillard out for Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, left, dribbles around Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

January 12, 2022, 5:55am Blazers

While Portland guard Damian Lillard remains sidelined with an abdominal injury, Anfernee Simons is seizing the opportunity to show he has the abilities to be an everyday starter in the NBA. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore, left, shoots over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

With Harden out, Trail Blazers down the Nets 114-108

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore, left, shoots over Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

January 10, 2022, 10:15pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons had 23 points and 11 assists, and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of James Harden's absence for a 114-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket in front of Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Simons scores 31, Blazers beat Kings, 103-88

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket in front of Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

January 9, 2022, 8:43pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Sacramento Kings their fourth straight loss, 103-88 on Sunday night. Read story