“Boston, Minnesota — dozens of other teams — had minimum and mid-level exception offers out to Damian Lillard in the last several weeks,” Charania said. “Next year, Damian Lillard will make $70 million between his Bucks and Blazers salaries. In the next two years, he’ll be at $140 million combined in salaries.”

The Achilles injury that could sideline Damian Lillard until the 2026-27 season didn't stop him from receiving "dozens" of offers following the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to waive him, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.