Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Bucks Trade Damian Lillard for Myles Turner, Roster Revamp
The Milwaukee Bucks, a professional basketball team, made a big trade by letting go of Damian Lillard and getting Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers.
Turner, who has played for the Pacers for ten years, has now signed a deal with the Bucks.
This move is part of the Bucks' strategy to improve their team.
Turner is good at shooting from far away and blocking shots.
They had to make a tough choice with Lillard due to injury and financial decisions.
The Bucks have also added other players to their team, but they lost Brook Lopez.
Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard and acquired Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers.
Myles Turner signed a four-year, $107 million deal with the Bucks.
Turner, 29, posted a career-best 39.6% from three-point range this season.
Damian Lillard's departure was due to financial maneuvers.
The Bucks re-signed Bobby Portis and added new players, while losing Brook Lopez.
- Who
- The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers
- What
- Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard and acquired Myles Turner.
- When
- Tuesday, July 1st
- Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Why
- To reshape the roster and manage salary cap.
Financial Strategy
Player Performance
Damian Lillard's impact
Financial Strategy
The Bucks used a creative financial maneuver to preserve future draft assets.
Player Performance
Injuries and fit issues limited his impact prompting the Bucks decision.
- Team
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Acquired Player
- Myles Turner
- Contract Length
- 4 years
- Contract Value
- $107 million
- Waived Player
- Damian Lillard
- Turner's Three-Point%
- 39.6%