Overview

• The Bucks waived Lillard on June 30 to clear cap space for Myles Turner
• Lillard has fielded rapid calls from multiple contenders including the Warriors, Celtics, Lakers, Heat and Nets His X post reading “tell ’em this is the jackpot” highlights his confidence and negotiating leverage
• Analysts project he will spend the upcoming season rehabbing and could return by March 2026
• LeBron James’s past endorsement of Lillard underscores the Lakers’ potential appeal as a landing spot