Damian Lillard Returns to Portland
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Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks his silence on Damian Lillard signing with the Portland Trail Blazers after his exit from the Bucks.
The Bucks officially turned the page this week after waiving Damian Lillard to clear cap space for their surprise free agency splash, a four-year, $108.9 million deal with Myles Turner. Just like that, the Dame-Giannis chapter ended. But before fully moving on, Milwaukee made sure the world remembered what these two built in just two seasons.
Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after the Milwaukee Bucks surprisingly waived him — and Giannis Antetokounmpo showed love to his former teammate's move.
After just two seasons, Giannis Antetokounmpo has parted ways with Damian Lillard, who was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks on July 1.
In the end, Damian Lillard chose family over chasing a championship with the hopes that the Portland Trail Blazers can still climb into contention before his career comes to an end. The Blazers and Lillard,
Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee has been uncertain for a few months, and he could end up in the most rumored destination in this trade idea.
The ESPN insider said Lillard had 'dozens' of offers around the NBA before signing with the Trail Blazers.