According to a joint report from The Athletic’s Eric Nehm, Sam Amick, and Joe Vardon, the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers are among the franchises expressing strong interest in acquiring Lillard. All three teams are looking to bolster their rosters ahead of what is expected to be a competitive season.

Damian Lillard is confident in his abilities as the free agent ponders his options after the Milwaukee Bucks waived the nine-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player on Tuesday.

Damian Lillard’s Lakers Comments Resurface After Bucks News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Milwaukee Bucks spiced up the 2025 NBA Offseason when they waived and stretched Damian Lillard's contract to make room to sign Myles Turner. Doing so means they'll pay Lillard $22 million annually for the next five years to not play for them.