The biggest shocker of 2025 NBA free agency so far happened Tuesday morning as the Milwaukee Bucks made a pair of major moves. Myles Turner is leaving the Indiana Pacers to join the Bucks. And the Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make it happen.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/bucks as Bucks' Myles Turner Shares Hilarious First Message With New Fans. The Milwaukee Bucks welcomed their new star center, Myles Turner, on Friday. Turner was officially introduced to Bucks fans, and he will now be the man in the middle for the Bucks.

LAS VEGAS — When asked to explain why he left the Indiana Pacers, the only NBA franchise he played for during his 10-year career, and chose the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency, center Myles Turner told reporters his rationale was simple.

The Milwaukee Bucks cleared up cap space for center Myles Turner by waiving Damian Lillard, whom they acquired in a September 2023 trade.