According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Antetokounmpo was "excited" about the Bucks signing Turner to a four-year deal, although she didn't know if Antetokounmpo was aware that move meant the organization was cutting ties with Lillard. Chris Haynes added Tuesday that Antetokounmpo was unhappy with Milwaukee's decision.

Throughout Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career, the Bucks have done everything they can to not only keep him happy but also to help build a championship team. Each time the Bucks have felt pressure from Antetokounmpo,

Bucks Under Fire After Treatment Toward Damian Lillard Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In one of the more shocking moves of the offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard.

Lillard found a report on X (formerly Twitter) by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, who claimed Antetokounmpo knew about the Bucks' plan to sign Myles Turner to a four-year deal, and that he was "excited" about the move. To reflect his thoughts on the matter, Lillard responded in the thread with a GIF of Jack Black from the movie Nacho Libre.

The Bucks move standout reserve Pat Connaughton to the Hornets in a reported move that helps Milwaukee shed some salary.

The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two of their own second-round picks (2031, 2032) to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic, sources tell ESPN.