Boardroom explores why the Bucks and Suns are opting to give Lillard and Beal record-breaking nine-figure buyouts, and if the trend is here to stay.

The NBA offseason has been very busy so far. While most big names in NBA free agency have found new homes, Damian Lillard is still available after being waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks to make room for their move to sign Myles Turner.

NBA star Damian Lillard filed for divorce from his wife, Kay'La Lillard, in October 2023 - about two years after their September 2021 wedding.

The Milwaukee Bucks stunned the NBA this summer by waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract over the next five years. Now, he could join another playoff-caliber team in the Eastern Conference.

It's been about two weeks since the Milwaukee Bucks announced their intentions to waive Damian Lillard. Since his departure from Milwaukee, many teams from across the association have expressed their interest in signing the nine-time All-Star.

U pon signing center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks waived point guard Damian Lillard in a salary cap-clearing move that stretches the remaining $115 million left on his deal over the next five seasons.

One potential addition could be Damian Lillard, who unexpectedly hit the free agency market after seeing his contract get waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Warriors are among the top teams on Lillard's list of potential destinations.

Milwaukee Bucks player, suffered a major Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. The injury occurred in Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers. He also had a Deep Vein Thrombosis in Game 2. Lillard posted an Instagram update about his recovery.