Milwaukee reshapes around Giannis with cap-space moves, signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $108.9 million deal to replace Brook Lopez as the Bucks chase a more versatile frontcourt. Damian Lillard’s likely 2025-26 absence accelerates that reset, yet Horst also re-signs key pieces and adds Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, Bobby Portis Jr., and others. Thanasis Antetokounmpo returns on a veteran’s minimum, while the looming extension for Giannis could redefine the franchise’s window as the East remains fiercely competitive.

Analyst Zach Lowe warned Giannis’s extension showdown could spur further bold roster revisions, since 2026-27 marks a pivotal year with a player option of $63 million and a potential free-agent chase at age 32. Without draft capital to leverage, Milwaukee’s boldness will be tested. The combination of Turner’s defense, Turner’s fit with Giannis, and the looming financial crossroads shapes a brand-new era for the Bucks’ championship pursuit.