The Blazers picked up the fourth-year option on Lillard's contract, Mike Tokito of The Oregonian reports.

The Blazers picked up the fourth-year option on Lillard's contract, Mike Tokito of The Oregonian reports.

Analysis:

The move comes as no surprise, as Lillard has emerged as one of the top point guards in the league through just two NBA seasons. The Weber State product, who averaged 20.7 points, 5.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds while shooting nearly 40 percent from three, was a major reason Portland reached the second round of the playoffs and figures to carry the "face of the franchise" torch for years to come.