Jan 31, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) answers questions from the media during a press conference before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

NBA Players React To Shocking Damian Lillard News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Damian Lillard is coming off another All-Star season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

That said, he suffered an injury during the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Bucks are waiving the future Hall of Famer.

Via Charania: "Damian Lillard’s two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon. The Bucks found a creative path to waive and stretch Lillard – whose $113M will be stretched over the next five seasons – while leaving their future draft assets untouched. In a stunning turn of events, Myles Turner departs the Pacers to join the Bucks."

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Lillard finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 58 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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