NBA: Lillard set to be assistant, Valanciunas stays in Denver

In anticipation of the start of the regular season (Oct. 21), all NBA franchises are doing their utmost to set up top-notch rosters. Very active LA Lakers, as well as the LA Clippers who have just made official the’agreement with CP3, 40 years old.

There are those who have made a heartfelt choice, like Lillard. The “0” has decided to return to Portland, a franchise for which he played 11 seasons. The’all-star signed a three-year, $42 million contract (to which must be added the $113 million Milwaukee will pay him for cutting him).

Because of his Achilles tendon injury, he probably won&#8217t be able to play next season but he won&#8217t be sitting on his hands. Ready for an assistant role to coach Billups: “He&#8217ll be the highest paid assistant in the world. I will work him hard every day”, the words of the Trail Blazers coach himself reported by ESPN.

Significant news also regarding the future of Valanciunas. The long-serving Slovenian seemed destined to play in Europe, specifically at Panathinaikos. Instead, he preferred to stay in the NBA, at the Nuggets, who put him under contract last month: “The’idea of playing for Panathinaikos, closer to home, really excited me, but it will have to wait. I am fully committed to honor my contract with the Nuggets this season and will give my all to fight for the title” his words to BasketNews.