Damian Lillard injury update: Trail Blazers G to return Tuesday vs. Cavs

Damian Lillard is ready to get back on the court.

The Trail Blazers guard is set to make his return Tuesday when Portland visits the Cavaliers, ESPN reported, citing unidentified league sources.

Lillard, who hasn't played since being injured Dec. 20 against the Spurs, missed his fifth consecutive game with a right hamstring strain Monday as he sat out the team's win over the Bulls despite being healthy enough to play.

Lillard, 27, is averaging 25.2 points, 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game this season.

The game also makes for intriguing viewing as the Cavs on Monday announced that guard Isaiah Thomas would make his season debut after rehabbing a surgically repaired hip.

The Trail Blazers (19-17) have gone 3-2 in Lillard's absence but will look to get back to their winning ways when they visit the Cavs (24-12) at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (NBATV).