Two summers after their trade pursuit of Damian Lillard fell on the deaf ears of the Portland Trail Blazers, the Miami Heat yet again could be in play for the All-Star guard.

Damian Lillard has spent each of the previous two seasons playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. That said, ESPN's Shams Charania reported (on Tuesday) that the Bucks will now waive Lillard.

The Milwaukee Bucks have made a decision on Damian Lillard's future that almost nobody predicted.

Damian Lillard was waived by the Bucks. As per Shams Charania, the Bucks will pay the remaining salary left on his contract. Apparently he wanted to rehabilitate close to his family in Portland.

It was a stunning move when the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard. Two years later, he exits the team in dramatic fashion.

It was a stunning move when the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard. Two years later, he exits the team in dramatic fashion.

Damian Lillard joined the Milwaukee Bucks in a high-profile trade in September 2023 and was waived two years later. Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo showed initial promise but faced challenges ...

Damian Lillard issued a short and simple statement on Instagram after the Bucks waived him on July 1.

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