Damian Lillard Receives Message From Bucks After Unexpected Release originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a surprise offseason move that rippled throughout the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks officially waived nine‑time All‑Star point guard Damian Lillard on July 1.

Bucks fans were still saddened to witness the official departure of star guard Damian Lillard, seeing his stint end after two seasons.

With two years and $113 million left on Damian Lillard's deal, the Bucks will opt to exercise a stretch provision to spread his remaining cap hit over the next five seasons — the largest waive and stretch in NBA history, Bobby Marks reports.