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Injury Achilles
Est. Return 2/1/2026
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24.9
REB
4.7
AST
7.1
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1.2
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Last season marked Lillard's first outside of Portland. After 11 seasons with the Trail Blazers, he was traded to Milwaukee, joining forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The season had its ups and downs, though the downs - including firing coach Adrian Griffin, Khris Middleton's injuries, and Lillard and Antetokounmpo being hurt in the playoffs - felt more pronounced given the team's expectations. As expected, Lillard's usage took a hit. His 28.4 percent usage rate was his lowest since his third year in the league. Not only that, but his efficiency was below his standards, with the All-Star averaging 24.3 points on 42/35/92 shooting. On a positive note, Lillard appeared in 73 games - his most since 2018-19. He also averaged 7.0 assists to only 2.6 turnovers, which was tied for the second-best assist-to-turnover ratio of his career. Managers who selected Lillard in the first round didn't get what they hoped for, but he was still able to scrape together a top-20 finish in total eight-category fantasy value. Lillard and those around him have cited the change in scenery and disruptive events in his personal life for his down season. However much stock managers want to put into that will be a big determining factor in Lillard's fantasy value. But the reality of Lillard entering his age-34 season and no longer being the No. 1 option on his team isn't up for interpretation. Read Past Outlooks

Waived by Milwaukee
The Bucks waived Lillard (Achilles) on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
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After managing to pry Myles Turner away from Indiana with a four-year, $107 million deal, the Bucks made another huge splash by waiving their superstar point guard, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles. Charania reports that the Bucks found a creative way to waive Lillard by stretching out the remainder of his $113 million contract over five years. With Lillard set to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, he'll now have to seek opportunities elsewhere.
After managing to pry Myles Turner away from Indiana with a four-year, $107 million deal, the Bucks made another huge splash by waiving their superstar point guard, who is currently recovering from a torn Achilles. Charania reports that the Bucks found a creative way to waive Lillard by stretching out the remainder of his $113 million contract over five years. With Lillard set to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, he'll now have to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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How does Damian Lillard compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
62.1%
Effective Field Goal %
54.7%
3-Point Attempt Rate
52.8%
Free Throw Rate
39.6%
Offensive Rebound %
1.6%
Defensive Rebound %
12.2%
Total Rebound %
7.1%
Assist %
29.9%
Steal %
1.4%
Block %
0.4%
Turnover %
9.3%
Usage %
27.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
42.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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After an injury-shortened 2021-22 campaign in which he was limited to 29 games, Lillard bounced back last year by ranking fifth in eight-category per-game fantasy value and being voted to the All-NBA Third Team. The veteran point guard averaged a career-high 32.2 points while slashing 46/37/91 with 7.3 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 36.3 minutes. However, his 2022-23 season was again cut short -- this time because the tanking Trail Blazers shut him down in late March. Lillard appeared in just 58 games. However, his time with the Blazers ended this offseason, as he asked for a trade during the summer. His preferred location was Miami, but without a no-trade clause, Portland could ship him wherever they pleased. After nearly a month of speculation, the Trail Blazers finally dealt Lillard to the Bucks in a surprising move. Jrue Holiday was sent to Portland in the three-team deal that included numerous players and a few picks, so Lillard slides right into the starting point guard spot in Milwaukee. Despite being 33 years old, Lillard is still an elite offensive option, adept at creating his own shot and finding teammates for assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo figures to remain the No. 1 on a nightly basis, but Lillard can be considered a 1A option and should be able to maintain elite fantasy production with the Bucks.
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Tears Achilles, out for season
Lillard has been diagnosed with a left torn Achilles tendon, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
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Slated for MRI
Lillard is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left lower leg Monday, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
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Won't return Sunday
Lillard has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Game 4 matchup against the Pacers due to a left lower leg injury, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
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Checks out of Game 4
Lillard headed to the locker room Sunday in the first quarter of the Bucks' Game 4 matchup with the Pacers due to a left foot injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
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Struggles from field in Game 3
Lillard finished with seven points (2-12 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-101 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Linked to Miami
The Heat are expected to pursue Lillard once he clears waivers, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bucks made a massive splash Tuesday, as they waived and stretched Lillard to sign Myles Turner. This could be a big opportunity for the Heat to bolster their roster, although it's still unclear if Lillard will be able to play at any point this season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles. It's also likely that other suitors emerge, but for the first time in his career, Lillard will control his destiny.
The Bucks made a massive splash Tuesday, as they waived and stretched Lillard to sign Myles Turner. This could be a big opportunity for the Heat to bolster their roster, although it's still unclear if Lillard will be able to play at any point this season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles. It's also likely that other suitors emerge, but for the first time in his career, Lillard will control his destiny.