The Milwaukee Bucks stunned the NBA this summer by waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract over the next five years. Now, he could join another playoff-caliber team in the Eastern Conference.

With the former Trail Blazer expected to miss most, or all, of next season as he recovers from the injury, the Bucks opted to waive the nine-time All-Star, stretching his contract over the next five seasons to make their new four-year, $107 million pact with Myles Turner work.

Upon signing center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks waived point guard Damian Lillard in a salary cap-clearing move that stretches the remaining $115 million left on his deal over the next five seasons.

Damian Lillard’s journey with the Milwaukee Bucks took an unexpected turn just as NBA free agency kicked off. To everybody’s surprise, the Bucks decided to waive Lillard after they signed center Myles Turner.

The Bucks have to continue improving the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo after their bombshell Myles Turner/Damian Lillard moves.

The Milwaukee Bucks officially waived Damian Lillard, which cleared the way for the signing of free agent Myles Turner.

In a stunning turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday after signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal.

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.