The Milwaukee Bucks waived and stretched Damian Lillard's contract in a move that allowed them enough cap room to sign former rival Myles Turner. Milwaukee now has dead money for the next five years, owing Lillard roughly $22.5 million annually. That's perfect timing for the Portland Trail Blazers, who have the Bucks' 2029 first-round pick due to trading Lillard in the first place. The exception is that Portland agreed to send over the second most favorable of the 2029 first-rounders between Boston, Portland, and Milwaukee to the Washington Wizards in the Deni Avdija deal.
A lot can change between now and 2029 in the ever-evolving NBA, but it's becoming increasingly likely that Washington will receive the Blazers or Celtics pick.