Overview
- The Bucks stretched the remaining $113 million of Damian Lillard’s deal over five years to create cap space and signed Myles Turner to roughly four years and $109 million, with Brook Lopez departing for the Clippers.
- David Aldridge placed Milwaukee No. 14 in offseason rankings, calling the Lillard stretch unprecedented and noting the moves reflect a singular effort to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo engaged.
- Speculation persists with mock trades sending Antetokounmpo to the Pistons (prospects and four firsts), Knicks (Karl-Anthony Towns–centered swap), or Heat (Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Kel’el Ware and picks), with no indication of active talks.
- Early forecasts project the Bucks near .500 and question ballhandling depth as Kevin Porter Jr. and Cole Anthony are expected to shoulder larger roles.
- Shams Charania reported Antetokounmpo is weighing options as he remains in Milwaukee, with a 2027-28 player option and extension eligibility next summer, while Blake Griffin predicts an MVP season given his anticipated workload.