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.

The Lakers have been the team most connected to Deandre Ayton, who was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers over the weekend, but they need multiple centers. As of now, they only have Trey Jemison and Maxi Kleber on the roster.