Summary
Giannis Antetokounmpo was reportedly not informed about the Milwaukee Bucks' offseason decisions before they happened. The Bucks waived Damian Lillard's costly contract and spread the financial burden to sign Myles Turner. These moves aim to keep Antetokounmpo with the team.
Key Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was not told about the Bucks' offseason moves before they were made.
- The Bucks have been eliminated in the first round of playoffs for two seasons in a row.
- They waived Damian Lillard's contract, which was worth over $100 million, to ease financial strain.
- Damian Lillard's contract will be paid out over five years after his Achilles injury.
- The Bucks signed Myles Turner with the money saved from Lillard's contract.
- The team's decisions were made without needing Antetokounmpo's approval.
- Antetokounmpo considered leaving the team but chose to stay for now.