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.

It's true that 2025 saw Lillard make his ninth All-Star appearance, and second with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, Lillard battled deep vein thrombosis during the season, tore his Achilles in the playoffs, and was reportedly waived Tuesday in the most shocking move of the NBA offseason thus far so his old team could sign center Myles Turner.