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By James Brizuela
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The Milwaukee Bucks have completely taken over NBA free agency, as the team has completely shaken up its roster with two major moves.
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First, the Bucks are signing Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner to a massive four-year, $107 million deal. NBA insider Shams Charania reported the news on X.
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Considering the size of Turner's new deal, the Bucks also had to make a shocking roster decision regarding Damian Lillard.
Damian Lillard Waived by Bucks
Charania also reported that the Bucks are waiving Lillard to stretch his $113 million contract to help pay for Turner. This is a huge and sad development, as Lillard is recovering from a torn Achilles.
Bobby Marks broke down the Lillard situation, stating it's the biggest waive contract situation by a team in NBA history.
Damian Lillard Contract With Bucks
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Lillard was due $113 million over the next three seasons, but the Bucks are now exercising the stretch provision in the NBA collective-bargaining agreement, which will allow the team to stretch the $113 million over the next five seasons.
Lillard is expected to miss most of the 2025-26 season due to suffering an Achilles tear.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Upset at Bucks
There are more reports coming in regarding the Bucks waiving Lillard, and those reports indicate that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is upset with the organization for the move regarding Lillard.
Chris Haynes indicated on X that Antetokounmpo is not happy with the decision to waive Lillard. There has been tension brewing between "The Greek Freak" and the Bucks team. Now, an eventual split might be coming.
The good news is that Antetokounmpo has Turner as a teammate. The former Pacers center had a stellar 2024-25 season.
Myles Turner 2025 Season
Turner helped propel the Pacers to nearly winning a title, though they were bested by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Turner ended the season with 15.6 points on 48/40/77 shooting splits to go with 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 assists in 30.2 minutes per game. He was arguably the best center on the market, and he will now join Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.
These moves are sure to cause plenty of shockwaves in the NBA, especially with Turner now joining the Bucks. The core of the Pacers is going to be heavily impacted by his absence, as will the Bucks.
Lillard may miss most of next season, but he is still a solid player. Lillard ended his 2024-25 season with 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.
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