US EditionDamian Lillard Waived by Milwaukee Bucks
- In an unexpected move, the Bucks waived Damian Lillard, using the NBA stretch provision to spread his $113 million contract over five years and acquire Myles Turner from Indiana.
- Following his Achilles tear, Lillard is expected to miss most of the 2025-26 season, prompting the Bucks to waive him and use the NBA stretch provision to spread his contract over five years.
- Data shows Milwaukee spread $112.6 million of Lillard’s contract over five years, setting a record for NBA's largest stretch provision, to sign Turner for $107 million.
- The Bucks waived Lillard, freeing cap space for Turner and re-signings via the $14.1 million MLE to address roster gaps after Lillard and Lopez departures.
- Looking ahead, teams may pursue Lillard after recovery, as his $22.5 million annual deal extends through the 2029-30 season, aligning with Antetokounmpo's 2028 free agency.
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Damian Lillard buyout: Celtics among teams interested in star guard (report)
The Celtics are one of several teams that are interested in former Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, according to a new report from the Athletic. Lillard was surprisingly waived and stretched by the Bucks on Tuesday while rehabbing from a torn Achilles injury. Milwaukee stretched the remaining $112.6 million owed to the point guard over the next two years across five seasons, which freed up some cap space for the Bucks to sign Myles Turner. Milw…
Bucks sign Turner, waive Lillard
Myles Turner is about to become teammates with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Damian Lillard now has the chance to pick his next spot. And just like that, the first full day of NBA free agency brought big surprises Tuesday. Turner — the longtime stalwart for the Indiana Pacers — agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived the nine-time All-Star in Lillard to make the acquisition happen, a person with knowledge of the moves told Th…
Bucks release Damian Lillard, ink Myles Turner to 4-year deal in stunning sequence (copy)
Milwaukee sent shockwaves throughout the league Tuesday, waiving a star guard it acquired via trade nearly two years ago after adding a center who just played in the finals.
Milwaukee bets on the future with Turner and says goodbye to his star
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