Bucks Waive Lillard, Sign Turner, Replace Lopez

After Damian Lillard suffered a devastating Achilles injury that will sideline him for most of the 2025-26 season, the Milwaukee Bucks waived him and used the stretch provision to spread the remaining $113 million on his contract over five years, freeing up cap space. This move allowed the Bucks to sign veteran center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal as a replacement for Brook Lopez, who departed for the Clippers in free agency. Lillard's two-season tenure in Milwaukee ends with an average of 24.9 points per game. The Bucks are now focused on filling the point guard position, having extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Ryan Rollins. Additionally, the team is exploring further roster additions, including interest in free agent Guerschon Yabusele, as they aim to remain championship contenders. Milwaukee's front office continues to prioritize immediate competitiveness despite recent setbacks.