Bucks overhaul sparks talk on Giannis future

The Milwaukee Bucks reshaped their roster this summer, waiving injured star Damian Lillard and signing center Myles Turner as they seek to regain contender status, moves that have intensified debate over the franchise's future and the long-term commitment of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The decisions came after Milwaukee’s third straight first-round playoff exit and amid reports of growing frustration around the club’s inability to assemble a championship-level supporting cast.

General manager Jon Horst stretched Lillard’s salary and released the nine-time All-Star after Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles in the playoffs, creating the cap space the Bucks used to sign Turner. Milwaukee also added guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris and re-signed a number of rotation players, including Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, Jericho Sims, Chris Livingston and Gary Trent Jr., according to team announcements and offseason reporting.

Turner, fresh off an NBA Finals run with the Indiana Pacers, arrives as the expected second option behind Antetokounmpo and a defensive complement at the center position. Analysts and league observers say Milwaukee is...