Warriors Insider Shares Massive Damian Lillard News

The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising offseason move by waiving star guard Damian Lillard, who was due $113 million over the next two seasons. The Bucks will instead pay Lillard that money spread out over the next five years.

Following his waiver, multiple teams expressed interest in signing the now-free agent Lillard. According to a report by Sam Gordon in The San Francisco Chronicle, citing an NBA source, the Golden State Warriors are one of those teams interested in acquiring Lillard.

Lillard is recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon sustained in April during the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. This injury is expected to cause him to miss most of the upcoming NBA season.

Despite the Bucks' playoff disappointment where Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo fell short of expectations, Lillard posted solid averages of 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game during the season, with efficient shooting percentages. He is recognized as one of the league's elite long-range shooters.

The report suggests that pairing Lillard with Stephen Curry could create a potentially mesmerizing offensive combination for the Warriors, though defensive challenges might arise. As the Warriors navigate free agency, they also need to determine the future of player Jonathan Kuminga.