Blazers open training camp after a turbulent summer. Damian Lillard provides a steadying influence

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The Portland Trail Blazers opened training camp amid changes in ownership, staffing, and the team's arena renovation discussions. Damian Lillard's return is described as a steadying influence as the franchise navigates a turbulent period.

After a summer that included cuts by the new owner, squabbles over the renovation of the team’s arena, the hiring of a new coach and the addition of Ja Morant, the Portland Trail Blazers opened training camp with more than the usual turbulence in the background. Damian Lillard is finally back. Tom Dundon became the face of the Blazers' new ownership group before the end of last season, when the team went to the playoffs for the first time in five years.