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Bucks' Lillard Out for Season, Giannis Trade Rumors Rise

6/2/2025

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Damian Lillard's torn Achilles has left the Milwaukee Bucks reeling, as the star guard faces a long road to recovery, missing the entire 2025-26 season. At 34, his future remains uncertain, casting a shadow over the team's prospects and fueling trade speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The stakes have never been higher for the Bucks.

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Story summary

Damian Lillard's torn Achilles has left the Milwaukee Bucks reeling, as the star guard faces a long road to recovery, missing the entire 2025-26 season. At 34, his future remains uncertain, casting a shadow over the team's prospects and fueling trade speculation around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The stakes have never been higher for the Bucks.