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Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Stretch Damian Lillard’s Contract to Create Cap Space

Milwaukee’s cap-driven move creates an unrestricted free-agent opportunity for Lillard as he rehabs his Achilles, drawing calls from title contenders.

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Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after winning the 2024 Starry 3-Point Contest during the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • The Bucks finalized a four-year, $107 million agreement with former Pacers center Myles Turner, clearing his cap hold to shore up their frontcourt.
  • Milwaukee used the NBA’s stretch provision to spread Lillard’s remaining $112.6 million over five seasons, immediately waiving him and turning him into a free agent.
  • Lillard is anticipated to miss most of the 2025–26 season recovering from the ruptured Achilles he suffered in the playoffs against Indiana.
  • League sources report that the Lakers, Warriors and Celtics have already reached out about signing Lillard to a minimum-salary deal once he clears waivers.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has voiced frustration over the decision and Indiana now holds its full mid-level exception to pursue a frontcourt upgrade like DeAndre Ayton.