Tension Revealed Between Damian Lillard and Bucks Prior to Release originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Damian Lillard hit the open market two years early after the Milwaukee Bucks waived him in a surprising start to NBA free agency on Tuesday. It did not take long for suitors to co

The move from Milwaukee makes Lillard a rare star-level free agent who could sign for as little as the veteran's minimum. Several reports indicated that Lillard is thrilled to be getting out of Milwaukee (while getting his full payment) in a way that lets him choose his next destination.