By all accounts, there was never really any bad blood between star guard Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks, nor was there tension between Lillard and star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. But within the team,

Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, has made headlines again. In response to the Bucks’ surprising decision to waive Lillard in July 2025, Goodwin blamed the team’s system for Lillard’s underwhelming tenure in Milwaukee, which resulted in two straight first-round exits to the Pacers.

Lillard's move to Portland didn't stop his agent, Aaron Goodwin, from sharing parting words with the Bucks. Goodwin claimed that their playing style, which centered around two-time MVP and nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, limited Lillard's production on both offense and defense.

Fadeaway World. The Milwaukee Bucks may have considered a stunning move this offseason had circumstances been different. According to a report by ESPN’s Jamal Collier, the franchise was prepared to explore a Damian Lillard trade had he remained healthy: a ‘last-ditch’ strategy to find another co-star for Giannis Antetokounmpo before time runs out on his prime.

The Milwaukee Bucks could have traded Damian Lillard this offseason had he not gotten hurt, according to NBA insider Jamal Collier of ESPN. The Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn't enjoying his time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian.

Milwaukee was considering a lot of moves at the trade deadline this past season, including trading Damian Lillard and ending the experiment, according to ESPN. The Bucks also thought about trying to bring in a center to overtake Brook Lopez as the starter and making moves around the fringes of the roster.