The Trail Blazers are nearing the start of the preseason.  Portland held the team's annual media day on Monday.  Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard said he's "excited to play again" after missing large chunks of last season due to injuries.  Lillard signed a two-year extension in the offseason after a flurry of moves by Portland.  The Blazers traded for forward Jerami Grant, drafted guard Shaedon Sharpe and also signed guard Gary Payton the Second in free agency.