Damian Lillard resurgence deepens Bucks’ Myles Turner sized regret

The Bucks must be regretting their Myles Turner even more now that Damian Lillard is playing well again.

By Swoosh Shrestha · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Behind the Buck Pass argues Milwaukee's move to waive Damian Lillard for Myles Turner proved to be a major mistake.
Lillard is currently averaging 19 points per game, while Turner is averaging just seven points and five rebounds.
Milwaukee carries Lillard's stretched dead cap hit until 2030 alongside Turner's three remaining contract years.

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Behind the Buck Pass argues that the Milwaukee Bucks made a major mistake by waiving Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner in 2025. While Lillard has rebounded to average 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game this season, Turner is struggling with career-low averages of seven points and five rebounds.

The writer notes that Milwaukee carries Lillard's stretched dead cap hit through 2030 alongside Turner's multi-year contract, costing nearly $50 million annually. Additionally, the move failed to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to remain, leaving the rebuilding franchise with limited salary cap flexibility.

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