US EditionDamian Lillard Waived by Milwaukee Bucks
- On July 1, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks waived All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signed free agent center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract with a 2028-29 player option and a 15% trade kicker.
- This decision came after the Bucks lost both of their reserve centers to Achilles injuries at the start of the 2024-25 season, while the Pacers—where Turner spent a decade—were reluctant to exceed the luxury tax threshold, particularly following the Achilles tear suffered by their star guard Tyrese Haliburton.
- Turner, the Pacers' longest-tenured player and franchise-leading shot blocker, averaged 15.6 points and made a career-high 156 three-pointers this past season, and he is expected to strengthen the Bucks' defense and shooting.
- Shams Charania reported the deal includes a four-year term worth $107 million, with Turner initially wanting to stay in Indiana but negotiations stalled over luxury tax concerns, while the Bucks stretch the $113 million remaining on Lillard's contract over five seasons to facilitate the signing.
- This roster change leaves the Pacers thin at center but secures the Bucks a dominant defensive presence to improve a lineup that struggled to advance past Indiana in recent playoffs.
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