SAN ANTONIO -- Damian Lillard fell short of being voted into the all-star game but will be part of the NBA's annual showcase for the second straight season as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks after he was selected as a reserve by the coaches on Thursday ...

Damian Lillard makes a return trip to Portland as the Milwaukee Bucks look to win two in a row tonight vs. the Trail Blazers.

Unsurprisingly, the Milwaukee Bucks will not be dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN's Bobby Marks

The Milwaukee Bucks arrived in town just a few hours before tipoff, but they were still able to find their rhythm after six minutes.

Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks' key guard, is managing a quadricep injury and is listed as day-to-day. Lillard's recovery is crucial as the Bucks push for a strong playoff spot. The team remains resilient with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Damian Lillard are seen during their game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 14, 2024. “Our chemistry has gotten better,” Antetokounmpo said. “I think, with time, we’re just going to keep on getting better.”

Milwaukee needs more offensive firepower, though. Khris Middleton is sadly over the hill. The Bucks have also been looking to move Bobby Portis. Finding a deal for Middelton and Portis could involve acquiring a superstar from the Chicago Bulls, according to a brand new report from Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley.

Tyrese Maxey has been snubbed from the 2025 NBA All-Star game as the Philadelphia 76ers will not have a rep in the game.

Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.

San Antonio will try to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Spurs take on Milwaukee. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.