Damian Lillard’s Lakers Comments Resurface After Bucks News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Milwaukee Bucks spiced up the 2025 NBA Offseason when they waived and stretched Damian Lillard's contract to make room to sign Myles Turner. Doing so means they'll pay Lillard $22 million annually for the next five years to not play for them.

The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard, electing to stretch the final two years of his contract. In other words, Lillard's tenure in Milwaukee is finished but the Bucks will still be paying the remaining $113 million he's owed on the final two years of his contract over the next five seasons.

Report: Lakers, Warriors Among Teams Interested In Damian Lillard

Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Lillard, who could miss all of next season after rupturing his Achilles’ tendon during the Bucks’ first-round playoff loss to Indiana, will soon become an intriguing and likely affordable free agent.

The Celtics could not offer Damian Lillard much now in free agency but changes to the roster would change that.