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With NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put in Milwaukee with the Bucks, the window is set for the Greek Freak to bring his adopted city yet another championship ring. Antetokounmpo is also starting a new chapter with Nike after rumors back in March about a new addition to his signature sneaker line. Just a few […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ acquisition of center Myles Turner was one of the stunners in NBA free agency. The former Indiana Pacer signed a four-year deal and will earn more than what was initially reported, which was $107 million. “Update: Milwaukee Bucks signed Myles Turner to a 4-yr, $108.9M deal, sources told @hoopshype,” HoopsHype NBA insider […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to retool this NBA Free Agency, reshaping their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. In another calculated move, the Bucks and guard Andre Jackson Jr. have agreed to amend the terms of his 2025-26 contract. The adjustment adds both financial flexibility and roster optionality. The Bucks and Andre Jackson Jr. agreed to move […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made bold financial moves Monday to clear space for center Myles Turner in NBA Free Agency. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard and Vasilije Micic in a calculated effort to stay below key salary limits. The two moves shed cap-heavy contracts and gave Milwaukee the flexibility it needed. Damian Lillard’s release was the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially moved on from Damian Lillard. That doesn’t mean fans no longer have shock towards the decision. The Bucks waived and stretched the remainder of Lillard’s contract for the next five years, releasing the star guard as he rehabs a torn Achilles. They did this to bring over Myles Turner, who […]

Myles Turner officially signed his new four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Reports indicate that the official deal does not include a sign-and-trade scenario with the Indiana Pacers. Although a sign-and-trade would have been preferable for Indiana, the Bucks were able to land the 29-year-old center without having to give up […]

The Phoenix Suns appear headed for a reset, and as part of that, Bradley Beal is reportedly nearing a buyout that would stretch $96.9 million over five years, freeing up cap space. Even after trading Kevin Durant and his $54.7 million salary, the Suns remain above the second apron. That limits them to minimum deals […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ offseason got off to a surprising start when it was announced that the team would waive and stretch Damian Lillard’s contract. That wasn’t the only shocker for the Bucks as they then turned around and agreed to terms in free agency with division rival Myles Turner with the cap space they acquired […]

As the New York Knicks found their new head coach in Mike Brown, the goal now is to build a staff ahead of next season after the firing of Tom Thibodeau. While it remains to be seen what Knicks assistant coaches remain around Brown, the same question is around the Phoenix Suns as Jordan Ott […]

It’s been a strange and turbulent 12 months in Milwaukee. They’ve gone through blockbuster trades and baffling exits. The Bucks have also seen MVP-level brilliance and frustrating offensive lulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the three best players on the planet, but the team around him looks increasingly fragile and, worse, incomplete. With the East […]

While some NBA analysts and personalities see the reason that the Bucks waived Damian Lillard, such as Brian Windhorst, Bill Simmons was totally against the move. On the latest episode of his eponymous podcast, Simmons, never one to mince words, believed that the release of Lillard was a move out of inspiration and ultimately a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caught the attention of the entire NBA world on Tuesday when they decided to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to open up the space necessary to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal to replace Brook Lopez, who decided to sign with the Los […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future remains a key topic of conversation amid the team’s ongoing roster changes. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon added a colorful perspective to the discussion, comparing Antetokounmpo’s long-standing relationship with the franchise to a worn but dependable pair of “comfortable underwear.” MacMahon made the comments during the latest episode of ESPN’s Hoop […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the biggest move of the 2025 NBA free agency thus far after having what was an underwhelming draft. They selected Bogoljub Marković with the 47th pick before signing Mark Spears on a two-way contract. However, the headlines have been dominated by Milwaukee’s decision to waive Damian Lillard and stretch his salary […]

Recently, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that the Milwaukee Bucks would be waiving Damian Lillard in order to sign former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to a long-term contract. As part of the exchange, the Bucks will be stretching out Lillard’s contract over five years in order to acquire the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a busy offseason, recently waiving Damian Lillard and stretching out the remainder of his contract so that they could sign free agent center Myles Turner to a deal. The move appeared to be a last-ditch effort by the Bucks to reiterate their commitment to Giannis Antetokounmpo, although the star reportedly […]

In a stunning NBA Free Agency pivot, the Milwaukee Bucks have officially waived nine-time All‑Star Damian Lillard. The move, designed to stretch the remaining $113 million of his deal over five years, cleared the way for a lucrative four‑year, $107 million contract to bring in former Pacers rim protector Myles  Turner. The twist? While rehabbing a torn […]

In perhaps the most shocking move of NBA free agency thus far, Damian Lillard was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks to make room for their signing of Myles Turner. Lillard’s $113 million contract will be stretched as the multi-time All-Star guard rehabs his Achilles tendon injury and figures out his NBA future. On the latest […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made an unprecedented move yesterday when they waived Damian Lillard’s massive contract in order to create space to sign Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. While some have applauded the Bucks for being creative in upgrading their roster immediately, considering Lillard, 34, was expected to miss the entire next season due to […]

Myles Turner was widely expected to return to the Indiana Pacers in free agency, even with the looming luxury tax concerns after Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Instead, the Pacers refused to pay up, opening the door for the Milwaukee Bucks and a four-year, $107 million contract […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are already looking to make major moves after the surprising waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard’s contract. As the franchise continues to monitor options to improve the roster for the upcoming season, 11-time All-Star Chris Paul has emerged as a target in the ongoing NBA free agency. With multiple teams said to be in […]

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks sent a shock through the NBA world by signing former Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner to a four-year contract. In order to make this happen, the Bucks waived point guard Damian Lillard and stretched out the period over which they will pay him his owed money. It was by […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are busy making moves to adjust the roster while ongoing rumors continue to hum around a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the midst of drastic changes being made in Milwaukee, the two-time MVP joked about the worst thing that could happen to his career. While speaking at the “Bigger than Basketball” event in […]

The NBA world was shocked when the Milwaukee Bucks made the decision to waive Damian Lillard, as the star guard is still recovering from tearing his Achilles in the playoffs. With the Bucks trying to make moves to create space to make other moves to help them stay competitive, Lillard seemed to be on the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 offseason with one goal in mind; keep Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP was considering a trade request after another disappointing offseason. Milwaukee caught the NBA world off caught when the Bucks signed Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal on Tuesday. Signing Turner is part […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a flurry of moves on the second day of free agency, and they recently made a decision on one of their young guards, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Milwaukee Bucks are rescinding the qualifying offer of promising young guard Ryan Rollins and he will now become an unrestricted free agent, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made shockwaves in the NBA this offseason after they waived Damian Lillard and stretched the remaining money on his contract to use it for Myles Turner. The Bucks stretched the remaining $113 million to have that flexibility. The move comes as a surprise, but Lillard had a player option for next summer, […]

Damian Lillard’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks has come to an unexpected end. The team waived the nine-time All-Star guard on Tuesday, stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract across the next five seasons. In the wake of the decision, Lillard’s agent issued a public statement addressing his client’s future. Aaron J. Fentress of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a splash in free agency on Tuesday morning after signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract. It’s a move that gives the team a good center to replace Brook Lopez, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The decision to acquire Turner brought an opinion from Brian Windhorst that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the basketball world and waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday. The Bucks made the decision to let go the point guard and stretch his contract out over the next five years to make room for Myles Turner, whom the Bucks signed to a four-year, $107 million deal. The decision puts Lillard in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, acquiring veteran guard Vasilije Micic in exchange for Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The picks included are Milwaukee’s 2031 and 2032 second-round selections. The move marks another step in what has become a busy offseason for Milwaukee. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a flurry of moves on the second day of free agency, but none was bigger than the news of them waiving Damian Lillard. The point guard was most likely not going to play most of next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles he suffered during the playoffs, and now […]

After a decade with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner is headed to Milwaukee. The 29-year-old center agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a contract that includes a player option in the final year (2028-29) and a 15% trade kicker. Turner’s departure marks a significant shift for the Pacers, who reached […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hinted at significant changes coming in free agency and continue to deliver on that notion. Within minutes of signing Myles Turner and subsequently releasing Damian Lillard, the Bucks made another notable move by adding veteran guard Gary Harris. Harris signed a two-year deal, with a player option in the second year, per […]

Tuesday was a big day for the Milwaukee Bucks as they acquired Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers, but they also waived Damian Lillard. He went down with a torn Achilles this past season, and he is going to be out for a long time because of it. This is a huge move for the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have surprised the entire NBA world with the moves they made on the second day of free agency. Before the moves were made, Giannis Antetokounmpo made a series of posts on social media, one of which was about Brook Lopez, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on the first day […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have shocked the NBA with a pair of huge moves made in a span of just a few minutes. After it was reported the Bucks would be signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract in free agency, it was revealed that Milwaukee was moving on from Damian Lillard by waiving […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have stolen Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers in free agency. While the assumption around the league was that Turner would return to the Pacers following the team’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals, the veteran center now joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently secured forward Bobby Portis on a three-year $44 million deal that keeps him with the team until the 2027-28 season. The player had previously declined a $13.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and instead negotiated a new deal. The 30-year-old has become one of the most productive bench players […]