Suns gifted an absolute superstar target after Bucks stunning release

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived and stretched Damian Lillard's contract to facilitate signing Myles Turner in free agency, making the future Hall of Famer available. This presents an opportunity for the Phoenix Suns to acquire Lillard on a bargain contract as they urgently need a point guard and seek relief from salary cap constraints.

Lillard, recovering from a torn Achilles, is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 season, meaning any signing would target the 2026-27 campaign. While there are concerns about the 34-year-old's recovery, the Suns view this as a potential miracle move to regain competitiveness following their playoff absence in 2025.

Prior to his injury, Lillard delivered superstar-level performance. Suns owner Mat Ishbia's history of bold moves aligns with pursuing this low-cost upgrade at point guard. Phoenix's roster features abundant wings (Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Dunn) and big men (Mark Williams, Khaman Maluach), but lacks a primary playmaker to orchestrate the offense.

Signing Lillard to a minimum contract could yield elite shooting and playmaking, counterbalancing Beal's underperforming max contract. With limited assets after the Kevin Durant trade worsened their roster, Phoenix must aggressively pursue such opportunities. Relieving Beal's contract and rebuilding around Booker is essential, and adding Lillard as a cost-effective co-star represents their best hope for Western Conference contention in 2027.

The Suns are urged to win the post-waivers bidding for Lillard, viewing this as a critical chance to rectify years of organizational mismanagement and revitalize the franchise.