Summary
The Milwaukee Bucks are releasing Damian Lillard, who has been injured, and will sign Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers. Lillard's contract will be spread out over five years, and Turner, who has signed a four-year contract with the Bucks, will join the team for the 2025-26 season.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Bucks are letting go of Damian Lillard and will sign Myles Turner.
- Lillard had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon and may miss most or all of the next season.
- Lillard's contract worth $113 million will be spread over five years.
- Myles Turner is leaving the Indiana Pacers where he played for 10 years.
- Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million contract with a player option in the final year.
- Turner led the Pacers in blocks and is sixth in games played for the team.
- Turner will play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks in the 2025-26 season.
- Lillard is 35 years old and has a career average of 25.1 points, ranking fourth in NBA history for three-pointers.
