Milwaukee's NBA Shuffle: Lillard Waived, Turner Signed

In a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have waved goodbye to Damian Lillard and opted to stretch his remaining $113 million salary over the next five years. Meanwhile, they welcomed Myles Turner to the team with a shiny new four-year contract worth $107 million—because who doesn’t love a little financial gymnastics?

Lillard, who turns 36 this July, is expected to miss next season thanks to a torn Achilles. The Bucks’ decision to waive him is a major "whoops" moment, especially after giving up considerable assets for his brief tenure. Talk about a plot twist that went from blockbuster to direct-to-DVD in record time!

Adding Turner softens the blow of losing Brook Lopez, who reportedly took his talents to the Clippers. Yet, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't exactly thrilled about how the team handled Lillard's exit. It looks like keeping Giannis happy is the Bucks' new full-time job—good luck with that!

On the other side of the coin, Myles Turner gets to step into a new role after a decade with the Pacers. While he may have struggled in the NBA Finals, he brings a solid defensive game and a 39.6% shooting average from the 3-point line. But will he be the hero Milwaukee needs, or just the guy who can occasionally block a shot?

As the Pacers recalibrate after losing Turner, they’re likely bracing for a rebuilding year—especially with Tyrese Haliburton possibly out for most of the next season. They’ll need to figure out how to fill that gap without turning their roster into a revolving door of disappointment. Who knew rebuilding could feel so much like watching paint dry?

Now, the ball is in Lillard's court—he must heal up and find a new team willing to take a chance on him. With his guaranteed salary still intact, he’s at least got some cash flow for a cozy couch while he scouts for suitors. Here’s hoping his next chapter isn’t an offseason of Netflix and “What Could Have Been!”

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