The Milwaukee Bucks added a new guard via free agency as rumors of Damian Lillard's potential departure reached their peak ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.

Former Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks waived Lillard after signing former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard's agent Aaron Goodwin believes getting waived is an "incredible opportunity" for the eight-time NBA All-Star.

The Milwaukee Bucks made a stunning decision on Tuesday when they waived superstar guard Damian Lillard. On the surface, it seems as if Lillard was mistreated by the Bucks considering the fact that he will be spending most, if not all of next season recovering from an achilles tear.

The Boston Celtics might sign former Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard. After the Bucks shocked the NBA community by waiving and stretching Dame to make room so they could sign former Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner, the dust settled, with Lillard sharing he was actually happy with this course of events.

LeBron James Idea Ties Knicks to Offseason Splash Move Lillard was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks after they signed Myles Turner. He will be paid handsomely over the next five years by the Bucks.