The Milwaukee Bucks have been, to the surprise of many, one of the most active teams on the NBA free agent market this offseason. While the majority of their signings included re-signing their own stars,

One potential addition could be Damian Lillard, who unexpectedly hit the free agency market after seeing his contract get waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Warriors are among the top teams on Lillard's list of potential destinations.

Heat Remain Top Damian Lillard Suitors After Stunning Fallout with Bucks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Heat recently pulled off a blockbuster 3-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz on Monday, acquiring star scorer Norman Powell from the Clippers in the process.

Milwaukee Bucks player, suffered a major Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. The injury occurred in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. He also had a Deep Vein Thrombosis in Game 2. Lillard posted an Instagram update about his recovery.

With the former Trail Blazer expected to miss most, or all, of next season as he recovers from the injury, the Bucks opted to waive the nine-time All-Star, stretching his contract over the next five seasons to make their new four-year, $107 million pact with Myles Turner work.

The Milwaukee Bucks cleared up cap space for center Myles Turner by waiving Damian Lillard, whom they acquired in a September 2023 trade. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽ ...

Damian Lillard shared a poetic message about his Achilles injury after his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. He compared the injury to the Mona Lisa, suggesting its lasting impact. The Bucks thanked him for his contributions.

The Milwaukee Bucks are retooling for another NBA playoff run, which could include making a run at future Hall of Famer Chris Paul The Bucks lack sufficient qua