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Damian Lillard's two-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks was marked by numerous challenges, including a late trade, personal upheaval, and team instability. Despite individual efforts from Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the pair struggled to find consistent on-court chemistry, exacerbated by injuries and coaching changes.
Milwaukee Bucks player, suffered a major Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. The injury occurred in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. He also had a Deep Vein Thrombosis in Game 2. Lillard posted an Instagram update about his recovery.
The Milwaukee Bucks are stretching and waiving Damian Lillard to make space for Myles Turner, and the man himself is reportedly happy about it.
The Milwaukee Bucks cleared up cap space for center Myles Turner by waiving Damian Lillard, whom they acquired in a September 2023 trade. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽ ...
Damian Lillard shared a poetic message about his Achilles injury after his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. He compared the injury to the Mona Lisa, suggesting its lasting impact. The Bucks thanked him for his contributions.
It was a stunning move when the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard. Two years later, he exits the team in dramatic fashion.
Damian Lillard kept it short and simple. Lillard didn't put out a long statement after the Milwaukee Bucks released him July 1 after two years. He used just two hashtags in a caption on Instagram that showed him in casual clothes. The first: "ToBeContinued."
Star Damian Lillard on July 1, ending his brief but impactful stint with the franchise. The decision, aimed at clearing cap space to sign center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal, drew immediate backlash on social media.
Bucks Abruptly Cut Ties With $23 Million Guard After Playing 0 Games for Milwaukee originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Milwaukee Bucks waive injured all-star point guard Damian Lillard and spread his contract out to sign Myles Turner.