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Boardroom explores why the Bucks and Suns are opting to give Lillard and Beal record-breaking nine-figure buyouts, and if the trend is here to stay.
The NBA offseason has been very busy so far. While most big names in NBA free agency have found new homes, Damian Lillard is still available after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks to make room for their move to sign Myles Turner.
Damian Lillard is confident in his abilities as the free agent ponders his options after the Milwaukee Bucks waived the nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player on Tuesday.
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NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard Is Drawing Attention From 5 NBA TeamsFormer Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bucks waived Lillard after signing former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.
NBA star Damian Lillard filed for divorce from his wife, Kay'La Lillard, in October 2023 - about two years after their September 2021 wedding. According to Willamette Week, the former Portland Trail Blazers point guard cited "irreconcilable differences" in the filing.
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.
It's been about two weeks since the Milwaukee Bucks announced their intentions to waive Damian Lillard. Since his departure from Milwaukee, many teams from across the association have expressed their interest in signing the nine-time All-Star.
U pon 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.
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