As a loyalist at heart and a compassionate athlete, Giannis didn't feel right abandoning Damian Lillard (34) after he gave up so much for the Bucks. It didn't sit right with Giannis to cut off what was supposed to be an elite partnership after just two seasons together.

The superstar was “not pleased” with Milwaukee’s decision to waive Lillard in order to sign Myles Turner, NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported Tuesday on X. “He just didn’t like how it was handled,” Haynes added during a Tuesday appearance on NBA TV.

The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving nine-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and signing free agent center Myles Turner, ESPN reported Tuesday.