Blazers Nation

The Bucks are about to pay Damian Lillard $22.5 million next season…

And he won’t even play a single game for them.

Milwaukee waived Lillard despite the money still owed on his guaranteed contract, using the NBA’s stretch provision to spread the remaining salary over multiple years. The move created the financial flexibility they needed to sign Myles Turner and reshape the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Meanwhile, Lillard signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, meaning he’ll suit up for Portland while Milwaukee is still paying a significant portion of his old contract.

One of the wildest salary situations in recent NBA history.

The Trail Blazers' point guard depth is absolutely loaded. 👀

Ja Morant.
Damian Lillard.
Jrue Holiday.
Scoot Henderson.

That's an incredible collection of talent in one backcourt.

You have elite scoring, championship experience, lockdown defense, and one of the league's brightest young guards all on the same roster.

Figuring out the rotation won't be easy.

But having too many good guards is a problem every team would love to have.

Portland definitely isn't dealing with a guard shortage. 🔥