Day 2 of NBA Free Agency was eventful for the Milwaukee Bucks, to say the least.
Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently frustrated with his team. The reasoning for his grievances is that the Bucks waived fellow superstar Damian Lillard on Tuesday in a shocking twist.
No, that wasn't a typo. Lillard was waived by Milwaukee to kick off a hectic Tuesday as the point guard continues to rehab a torn Achilles tendon. The remaining $113 million of his contract is being used to sign Myles Turner from the rival Indiana Pacers in another surprising move by the front office.
Milwaukee inked a four-year deal with Turner worth $107 million as one of the most sought-after free agents in the current class is scooped up after 10 seasons in Indiana. The big man is coming off of a 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game season, all while shooting 48.1% from the field and 39.6% from deep.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Bucks news (click the headline for the full article):
Giannis Antetokounmpo Frustrated with Bucks’ Shocking Damian Lillard Roster Move
Bucks Waive Damian Lillard in Shocking Move to Sign Myles Turner
Bucks Make Major Splash Signing Myles Turner to $107 Million Deal
Bucks Make Trade, Send $28 Million Wing to East Rival as Shocking Roster Overhaul Continues
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Shocking Roster Moves
Bucks Interested in Trading for $109 Million Forward This Summer: Report
Damian Lillard’s Future Uncertain After Stunning Release From Bucks
Top 3 Landing Spots for Damian Lillard After Shocking Bucks Release
Bucks Boost Frontcourt By Signing Big Man to Multi-Year Deal
Bucks Sign Veteran Guard to Strengthen Backcourt Following Damian Lillard Departure
Bucks Tweets of the Day:
Mood pic.twitter.com/Ar2nvAcfXE
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 1, 2025
BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not pleased with the team’s decision to waive Damian Lillard, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/NGqJIWRQeq
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2025
Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner, sources tell ESPN. Lillard's two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon. pic.twitter.com/eg1D1TMFM6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
MYLES TURNER IS A MILWAUKEE BUCK (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/HbFOMhJJi6
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 1, 2025
Since the day he got here, Damian Lillard gave Milwaukee his absolute all.
— BucksRealm (@BucksRealm) July 1, 2025
No remorse over the initial trade two years ago despite a ton of chaos. Not a single moment of complication despite dealing with a ton of personal change on and off the court. Just a great attitude every… pic.twitter.com/Eu4TNO0YkL
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