After losing in the first round for the third straight year and seeing All-Star Damian Lillard tear his Achilles after fighting to return to the floor, the Bucks knew they had to make some uncomfortable decisions. The main goal of the offseason was to stay competitive in the East and keep Giannis Antetokounmpo happy.

All-star point guard Damian Lillard opened up on being waived by the Milwaukee Bucks and returning home to Portland.

When the Milwaukee Bucks traded Jrue Holiday away to acquire Damian Lillard via trade, many thought that they had found a perfect recipe to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo rooted to Wisconsin for the rest of his career.