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In a headline-making decision that has turned heads across the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways with Damian Lillard and welcomed Myles Turner into their lineup, signaling a fresh direction for the franchise.
According to league insiders, Turner agreed to a 4-year deal worth $107 million, which includes flexible terms like a player option for 2028–29 and a 15% trade kicker. His signing arrives at a crucial moment, as the Bucks aim to rebuild their defensive identity while maintaining offensive spacing.
Turner, who spent over a decade with the Indiana Pacers, brings valuable experience and a rare two-way presence. His stats speak for themselves: 15.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, and 2.0 BPG, all while shooting a career-high 39.6% from deep. The 29-year-old big man also notched a playoff record 46 blocks, proving his postseason value.
Meanwhile, Damian Lillard’s tenure in Milwaukee comes to an abrupt end, hampered by injuries and chemistry issues. A torn Achilles in May 2025 sealed the decision, with the Bucks opting to stretch his $113 million contract across five years, allowing financial breathing room.
With Turner in and Brook Lopez heading to the Clippers, Milwaukee’s frontcourt transformation is now centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Turner’s inside-outside combo. The Bucks have also secured Bobby Portis, sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr., and others in free agency.
Indiana’s unwillingness to pay luxury tax—especially after Tyrese Haliburton’s injury—gave the Bucks a chance to swoop in. The trade not only strengthens Milwaukee’s championship hopes but also strategically weakens a rival.
