The Milwaukee Bucks have made significant moves in the offseason by waiving star point guard Damian Lillard, clearing space for free-agent center Myles Turner. This decision, backdated to July 6, allows the Bucks to stretch Lillard's $113 million contract over five years, lowering this year's cap hit to $22.5 million. Lillard's injury history, including a torn Achilles, influenced this move despite his impressive contributions, including an All-Star MVP title in 2024 and a 2025 NBA Cup championship.

Additionally, the Bucks waived Vasilije Micic, who was involved in multiple trades, and Chris Livingston, freeing up $2.2 million in salary cap space. These strategic decisions reflect the Bucks' intent to reshape their roster and bolster their championship aspirations moving forward.