On January 13, Beijing time, according to ESPN's famous Venhorst, Blazers star Damian Lillard plans to undergo surgery in the near future to cure the abdominal injury. Venhorst said the surgery would not result in a season reimbursement, but it was to be further determined. Subsequently, two other celebrities followed up with the report, With Chalania saying that Lillard is currently in a suspension indefinitely, while Hayes revealed that Lillard will reassess the injury in 6-8 weeks.
So far this season, Lillard has played in 29 games, averaging 24 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game, shooting 40.2% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, both of which are career-lows. He has missed five consecutive games with an abdominal injury. Coach Billups has previously revealed that Lillard will meet with a medical expert to decide on the next treatment plan. Now it seems that the basic plan has been finalized, that is, to undergo surgery.
It has previously been reported that Lillard may face season reimbursement, and he is willing to renew his contract with the Blazers again at the end of the season, and he is eligible to renew a two-year, $107 million contract.
The Trail Blazers have been plagued by injuries this season, with another core McCollum missing multiple games in addition to Lillard due to lung problems. So far this season, McCollum has played in 24 games, averaging 20.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, and he has missed 16 consecutive games. At present, the Blazers are 16-24, ranking tenth in the West, and the prospects for the playoffs are not optimistic.