During his introductory press conference with the Portland Trail Blazers, former Bucks star Damian Lillard said he checked in with Aaron Rodgers on recovering from a torn Achilles.

Lillard was a first-round pick in 2012 for the Trail Blazers and won Rookie of the Year before helping the franchise to eight playoff appearances over the next 11 seasons. He spent two years of teaming up with Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee before choosing to come home to the West Coast.

An NBA insider believes the Milwaukee Bucks' controversial deal to acquire All-Star Damian Lillard numbers among the worst in league history.

With Lillard gone, the Bucks don't have a point guard that they truly trust on the roster. Kevin Porter Jr. will start next season, but he is clearly a more effective bench player than he is as a starter.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn't enjoying his time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian.