Damian Lillard: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2 Intriguing Milwaukee Bucks Targets Being Aggressively Shopped by Utah Jazz

As Damian Lillard recovers from Achilles surgery, jeopardizing his availability to begin next season, the Milwaukee Bucks will need to find a replacement guard – as much, anyway, as Dame as can be replaced – in free agency or via trade.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / June 7

Insider Warns Milwaukee Bucks to Keep Coveted 2031 First Round Pick Despite Trade Value

While Giannis Antetokounmpo may not be going anywhere, the Milwaukee Bucks have a murky future even in the short term. Damian Lillard will likely begin next season injured as he recovers from Achilles surgery.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / June 5

Bucks' Damian Lillard Responds to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma Trade Drama

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the many teams in the Eastern Conference that could be in for a lot of changes this offseason. Of course, that starts with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Ball Exclusives / June 3

Watch: Bucks’ Damian Lillard progressing in Achilles tendon recovery

Damian Lillard watched his time in the NBA playoffs get cut short because of an injury. He suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, ending his season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Damian Lillard responds after Kyle Kuzma challenged him to fight

Damian Lillard does not play around when it comes to combat sports. The Milwaukee Bucks guard is a known boxing aficionado, which is probably something his teammate Kyle Kuzma knew when he challenged Lillard to a fight.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Damian Lillard Sends Strong Message to Bucks Teammate Amid Offseason

On April 27, during Game 4 of the first‐round series against the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks' All-Star guard Damian Lillard suffered a non‐contact left calf injury. An MRI the following day confirmed a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season and placing his 2025-26 availability in doubt.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / June 2

Damian Lillard Accepts Boxing Fight From Kyle Kuzma Barring Achilles Recovery

When Damian Lillard tore his Achilles in the first round of the playoffs, it was a devastating blow to the Bucks franchise. They promptly lost the next two games and saw their season come to an end.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / June 2

Bucks Provide Big Injury Update on Damian Lillard

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during the first round of the NBA playoffs, though he has already had surgery and is already starting to rehab the injury.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Bucks’ Damian Lillard shares encouraging video amid recovery from Achilles injury

The Milwaukee Bucks’ future outlook doesn’t look very promising especially in the aftermath of Damian Lillard’s Achilles injury that will sideline him, presumably, for the entirety of the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / June 1

NBA Insider Hints At Potential Big Move for Toronto Raptors This Offseason

The Toronto Raptors appear to be lurking this offseason. It has become almost an annual tradition for the Raptors to surface in trade talks involving a superstar.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 30

Bucks Won't Receive Salary Benefits From Damian Lillard Injury

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to have to play most of next season without star point guard Damian Lillard. Lillard tore his Achilles in the first round against the Pacers and has a long road to recovery.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 27

Bucks' Damian Lillard Links Up With Jayson Tatum Amid Achilles Recovery

The Milwaukee Bucks had the worst possible end to their season. Not only were they eliminated from the first round in the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers for the second straight year, but they also lost Damian Lillard to injury.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 27

Damian Lillard Trade Rumors Could Massively Set Bucks Back

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a rough spot entering the offseason. Giannis Antetokounmpo is heavily involved in trade rumors, and Damian Lillard may miss the entire next season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Jayson Tatum Sends 2-Word Message to Damian Lillard on Monday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum suffered a right achilles injury during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. While he was able to undergo surgery just hours later (h/t Noa Dalzell of SB Nation), which was a nearly unprecedented best-case scenario, Tatum is still expected to miss most, if not all of next season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / May 26

Former NBA Players React To Damian Lillard's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Damian Lillard is one of the best point guards of all time. The Milwaukee Bucks star is coming off a season where he averaged 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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 26

Former NBA Guard Blames Bucks' Damian Lillard For Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

A real crossroads is present currently with the Milwaukee Bucks. The team has a lack of assets — both in terms of first-round picks and proven young players with any real upside.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 23

Bucks Could Part With Damian Lillard to Land 3-Time All-Star

The Milwaukee Bucks were hoping to win a championship this season. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, they thought that they had a real shot to do it.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / May 21

'He Wasn’t About Numbers': Gary Payton Reveals One Thing Jason Kidd Could Do That Damian Lillard Can’t

Throughout the years, the role of NBA positions have changed. The way a big man played in the 1980s is much different than it is today. It’s most evident in point guard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / May 2

Bucks' Damian Lillard undergoes surgery to repair torn Achilles

Bucks star Damian Lillard underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair his torn left Achilles tendon.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Damian Lillard injury fears confirmed, putting next season in jeopardy

Damian Lillard suffered an injury during the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night that was believed to be serious, and those suspicions have since been confirmed.

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Achilles injury a tragic ending to Lillard's comeback story

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / April 28

Apparent Achilles injury a tragic ending to Lillard's comeback story

Apparent Achilles injury a tragic ending to Damian Lillard's comeback story

Lillard was on crutches and in a walking boot as he left Fiserv Forum Sunday night after suffering an apparent Achilles tear, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN.

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