While the Bucks are the clear winners of this trade, there are also some surprising winners and less-than-obvious losers.
The Milwaukee Bucks got Damian Lillard, but the Phoenix Suns may have gotten closer to a title.
Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted a title commitment from the Milwaukee Bucks. They made a big one.
The Toronto Raptors have wanted Damian Lillard since 2012. Ed Davis kept him from coming to Canada. In the strike-shortened 2011-12 season, the Raptors were reeling after Chris Bosh took his talents to South Beach and the Miami Heat.
The Golden State Warriors want no part of the new CBA penalties for spending. That's why Jordan Poole had to go. In the NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement, there are severe penalties for going over the "second apron," defined as a payroll of more than $17.5 million over the luxury tax line.
Damian Lillard’s future is uncertain. But his teammate looks increasingly likely to be heading to Phoenix.
Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted that his long-term future might not be in Milwaukee. If the Bucks decide to trade him, the New Orleans Pelicans could cash in.
James Dolan owns the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. He finds it boring.
Cord-cutting viewers are making cable sports less profitable. That's why one huge rights holder is moving live sports to streaming.
Are Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and pop icon Taylor Swift dating? Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce gave his two cents on his brother's off-field exploits.
Damian Lillard wants to play for the Miami Heat, and apparently there is no other destination he's willing to go to. Will another team try to acquire him anyway?
The Timberwolves have a star partnership in Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. Kevin Garnett has seen that go wrong.
The Boston Celtics tried to trade Malcolm Brogdon. Now he's back, and he might not be happy.
The Philadelphia 76ers still don't know what will happen with James Harden. So they added some insurance. One of the last remaining free agents, Kelly Oubre Jr.
James Harden called Daryl Morey a "liar" for not trading him. But according to Brian Windhorst, it was the Clippers who shut down trade talks.
If you want to get a big contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, it helps if LeBron James' good friend is your agent. Jarred Vanderbilt became the most recent client of Klutch Sports, the agency run by James' close friend Rich Paul, to sign a lucrative contract with the Lakers.
Shohei Ohtani is a free agent this winter, and he’s already cleared out of the Angels clubhouse. Ohtani has had a tremendous season, hitting .304 at the plate with a league-leading 44 home runs.
The Colorado Rockies gave their fans quite the wild ninth inning on Friday, both losing a combined no-hitter and walking off the win within a span of minutes.
Steph Curry is taking his golf game to a new stage, trying to match some of the great shots from Tiger Woods' highlight-filled career.
If the Blazers don't find a deal for their superstar, expect to see Lillard in a Portland uniform next year. The team can't afford to bench him.
Ballmer has been vocal about trying to end the Clippers' status as the secondary team to the Lakers in Los Angeles.
Four-time NFL MVP QB Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury four plays into his highly publicized debut with the New York Jets. There's been a few similar incidents in the NBA.
The Golden State Warriors have 14-to-1 odds to win the title this year. Draymond Green thinks they have a great chance to win. And win again.
No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is the most exciting NBA prospect in years, but you'll have to catch him in the regular season.
Cameron Payne had a great playoffs last year. The Spurs are letting him try to get back there.