One of the most closely watched names in this year’s free agency period is Damian Lillard. The veteran guard, who spent last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, is now at the center of growing speculation regarding his next destination for the upcoming NBA season.

Damian Lillard's exit from Milwaukee sparks interest from Golden State. The Bucks waived Lillard, creating speculation about his next team. Warriors are reportedly among those interested. A potential trio of Lillard,

“Free agent star Damian Lillard is open to signing with a team this offseason under the right terms and conditions as he continues rehabbing,” Haynes posted on social media. “He is receiving ample interest, but is in no rush to make a decision.”

Yet, despite the endless chatter, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported back in June that “There is currently no trade market for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, because he has not asked for [a trade] and the Bucks are not looking to trade him.”

The Bucks have consistently gone all-in around Giannis to keep him happy. They did it first with the Jrue Holiday trade, and that resulted in a championship. They did it again with the Lillard trade, and that was a huge bust. This is another bold move that will cost the Bucks for years to come, but if it keeps Giannis in town, it’s worth it.

Milwaukee will part ways with its injured point guard in order to create the cap room necessary to sign Myles Turner.

The Knicks kept the core fresh off the franchise’s first conference finals run in 25 years intact, then added much-needed bench depth by agreeing to deals with former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and French national team standout Guerschon Yabusele as free agency opened on Monday.

Doc Rivers plans to use Giannis Antetokounmpo as point guard next season. Trade rumours surround the Milwaukee Bucks star. Rivers wants Antetokounmpo to handle the ball more. He implemented this strategy last season after Damian Lillard's injury.

Lillard has received “ample” interest from teams since word broke that he was being waived by the Bucks for cap reasons while he recovers from a torn Achilles, but he isn’t in a rush to make his decision, Haynes adds.