Damian Lillard (ankle) said Thursday that he will "definitely" play Sunday against Utah, Jay Allen of Fox Sports Radio 620 in Portland reports.

Lillard (ankle) said Thursday that he will "definitely" play in Sunday's exhibition against Utah, Jay Allen of Portland's Fox Sports Radio 620 reports.

Analysis:

Lillard missed Monday's preseason tilt due to an ankle issue, but he's practiced in full each of the last two days and appears to have moved past the injury.