Teams are only allowed to stretch a contract as long as the money doesn't take up 15% of the cap, and Lillard's $22.5 million total is just under that threshold in 2025-26.

Apr 22, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Damian Lillard could join the Celtics with a veteran minimum contract while the Bucks cover the rest of his $113M deal. Plus, he could rehab alongside Tatum.

Lillard, 33, missed the final 14 games of the regular season and was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) in his right calf on March 25. He averaged 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7. ...

Damian Lillard said the Bucks indeed approved his request to rehab his torn Achilles at home in Portland, Oregon, despite reporting that suggested otherwise. advertisement.

Damian Lillard kept it short and simple. Lillard didn't put out a long statement after the Milwaukee Bucks released him July 1 after two years.. He used just two hashtags in a caption on Instagram ...

In the season, Lillard averaged 24.9 points per game, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from three in 58 games.

During the 2024-25 season, Lillard averaged 24.9 points per game and shot 37.6% from 3-point range. He is expected to miss most of, if not the entirety of next season. Lillard is now a free agent.

Damian Lillard said the Bucks indeed approved his request to rehab his torn Achilles at home in Portland, Oregon, despite reporting that suggested otherwise.