Lillard, who has 11.3 billion in three years! The Bucks operate 9 operations a day, and the NBA is a business place after all

The day after the NBA free market opened, the dynamics of each team have become quite eye-catching. According to the latest report by well-known journalist Shams, the Bucks decisively cut core guard Lillard through extended terms under the decision of management. As an All-Star player in the past, Lillard still has three years and $113 million contract not executed, but the team still chooses to say goodbye to it, a move reflects their determination. So, what is the reason behind it?

In-depth analysis shows that the Bucks' move is first to retain the team's star Antetokounmpo and show him his sincerity for the future. At the same time, the management signed Pacers' starting center Turner with a four-year, $107 million contract, which means that after Daluo left, the team won a younger and space-based inside player, which helped to calm Antetokounmpo's restless heart.

But according to the well-known journalist Hayes, Antetokounmpo was quite disappointed with the management's decision to sack Lillard. In just one day, the Bucks completed up to 9 deals, quickly becoming one of the most frequently-moving teams on the market. They obtained point guard Vasilier Misic from the Charlotte Hornets, but exchanged Connaughton and two second-round draft picks; in addition, they also renewed the contract with Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter, Himes and other players, and signed Gary Harris. Although this operation has cut Lillard, it has also allowed the Bucks to maintain the stability of their core lineup.

Regarding Lillard's future, the agent said he will be able to recover from his home while accompanying his family before considering the next option. The 34-year-old veteran performed stably last season, averaging 24.9 points, 4 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals during the regular season, and the corresponding shooting data is also quite good. He suffered injuries after only three games in the playoffs. Although he was cut by the Bucks at this stage, he is still a defender with starting standards and will attract the attention of other teams at any time.

According to Hayes, after the layoff of Lillard, the Heat and the Trail Blazers and other teams have successively extended olive branches to him. If he wants to compete for the championship, perhaps joining the Heat is not an ideal choice, but he can get a generous new contract. The Blazers, who had returned before, will undoubtedly be welcomed by enthusiastic fans, and can also use their experience to help the teams that are being rebuilt, provide assistance to the development of young players, and lead them to the playoffs.

In any case, the sports world follows business principles, and even superstars like Lillard cannot escape this reality. A series of club operations have made us clearly realize that the NBA is indeed a stage full of commercial competition. When a player cannot create enough value for the team, no matter how significant his past glory is, he may face an ending of being "abandoned". Just like former stars such as Wade and Westbrook, Lillard, who is at the forefront, is naturally unable to escape.

In this vast world of pursuit of interests, there will never be absolute friends or enemies, and what is fleeting is only the relationship of interests. Kobe, Duncan and Curry, who are loved by fans, look forward to the emergence of more unique "warm" stories in the league because of their loyalty and stability.