While Damian Lillard may return at the end of next season from a torn Achilles tendon, here’s a look at his current contract situation with the Bucks.

When Kevin Durant suffered a torn Achilles tendon while playing for the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, he ended up missing the entirety of the 2019-20 season. He later told ESPN's Baxter Holmes he had feared the injury would be career-ending.

Damian Lillard's chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks has been featured by devastating injuries, with the latest being his season-ending left torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round. But his latest comments can give those in Milwaukee positivity for a possible return and resurgence.