Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during Game 4 of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. Lillard underwent successful surgery a few days later, but the injury still meant the end of his time with the Bucks as the team chose to stretch his contract and waive him to make him a free agent.

LeBron James Idea Ties Knicks to Offseason Splash Move Lillard was waived and stretched by the Milwaukee Bucks after they signed Myles Turner. He will be paid handsomely over the next five years by the Bucks.