The Milwaukee Bucks are in a challenging position. However, whatever the team does has to be centered around what Giannis Antetokounmpo wants them to do. Antetokounmpo, perhaps the best player in the NBA,

Two of the biggest superstars in the NBA went down with Achilles injuries during the 2025 playoffs. Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard went down with ruptured left Achilles tendon during Game 4 in the first round, while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon during the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum suffer Achilles injuries during 2025 playoffs, expected to miss entire 2025-26 season during recovery process.

It seems that Damian Lillard wants her four-year-old daughter Kali to follow in his footsteps as she is being exposed to basketball at an early age.

Apr 25, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second half during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Is Giannis getting traded? What of Damian Lillard's future? Beat writer Jim Owczarski answers reader questions about the Bucks.

Lillard showed that commitment with his latest line of shoes. Lillard has a deal with Adidas and has for many years. His new shoes show a commitment to the Bucks for the foreseeable future.

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' early playoff exit and Damian Lillard's injury, speculation arises about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future. Experts like Eddie House suggest Giannis might seek a team where he can contend for a championship with stronger support.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard showed support for one another as they face ACL recovery.

Bucks Expected to Draft Damian Lillard Replacement in Latest 2025 Mock "What’s more, the Lillard injury made a challenging situation even worse," note