Overview

• Milwaukee waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s remaining $113 million to open space and signed Myles Turner to a four-year, $109 million deal.
• Giannis Antetokounmpo is reported to be weighing his options, with reporting suggesting a move is unlikely for now but speculation continuing.
• The Ringer’s Michael Pina questioned GM Jon Horst’s approach, noting a low team payroll, limited win-now pathways, and the potential value of a 2032 first-round pick.
• ClutchPoints’ season forecast projects roughly 45 wins and highlights expanded roles for Kevin Porter Jr. and Cole Anthony in a thinner backcourt.
• The Sporting News detailed a speculative SI.com mock trade sending Antetokounmpo to the Pistons for Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, and four first-round picks.