December 13, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) addresses the media in a press conference during practice prior to the Emirates NBA Cup semi-finals at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard Comments On Milwaukee Bucks Latest Signing

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 2:47 PM ET

Chris Livingston has spent the first two years of his NBA career playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.

He finished this past season with averages of 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 33.3% from the field in 21 games.

This week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Livingston is signing a new deal with the Bucks.

Via Charania: "Chris Livingston, the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA draft, receives a third consecutive year on a guaranteed contract. Livingston's progress this month in summer league for the Bucks helps him land a new deal -- 20 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from 3."

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The Bucks finished last season as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record.

They lost to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in five games).

Lillard was recently waived over the summer.

Dame has a message after being waived by Bucks and entering free agency ️

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