Looking Back on Bucks, Blazers Damian Lillard Trade
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart disclosed his reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks waiving and extending the contract of star point guard Damian Lillard.
While Turner coming to Milwaukee was certainly a shock, the most surprising part of the offseason was likely when the Bucks waived and stretched Damian Lillard. After tearing his Achilles in the playoffs, it was always possible that Lillard’s time with Milwaukee was over, but it came as a surprise to see it end so suddenly.
There are still a few more moves to come (can the Warriors figure out Jonathan Kuminga and sign Al Horford already?), but for the most part, the 2025 NBA offseason has entered the dead zone -- which is to say the time when we all spend the next few months cooking up mock LeBron trades.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to be in good shape for next season, but it has come with some sacrifices. Going into the 2025-26 season, the Bucks appear to be ready to emerge as one of the top teams in the East.