Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. Lillard underwent successful surgery a few days later, but the injury still meant the end of his time with the Bucks as the team chose to stretch his contract and waive him to make him a free agent.

NBA insider Chris Haynes detailed the apparently strained relationship between Lillard and Milwaukee this week. "I was informed that Aaron Goodwin, Damian Lillard's agent, about a month ago, reached out to the Bucks and informed them that Dame would like to rehab back home in Portland.

Damian Lillard is ready for his next chapter. After getting waived by the Bucks on Tuesday, the star point guard appears prepared to sign with a new team — even if he will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season with an Achilles injury.

Damian Lillard is confident in his abilities as the free agent ponders his options after the Milwaukee Bucks waived the nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player on Tuesday.

Former Bucks star Damian Lillard has multiple NBA teams wanting his services while he rehabs a torn Achilles this summer.

Ex-Milwaukee point guard Damian Lillard has been given surprising odds of linking up with a West contender in free agent.