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Milwaukee Bucks

2025-26 Season Analysis

All-In Commitment to Giannis Era

Historic $113M stretch provision and Turner signing create unprecedented financial commitment to championship window

Historic Financial Commitment to Contention
$113M Lillard stretch provision and Turner signing - unprecedented sacrifice
Current Payroll$201.8M
Tax Threshold$187.8M
First Apron$195.9M
Second Apron$207.8M
Over Second Apron$14M

Financial Impact

$113M Lillard stretch commitment
Second apron penalties through 2027
Turner perfect fit acquired

All-In Commitment

Giannis - $228M supermax
Turner - $108M investment
Historic financial sacrifice

Major Roster Moves

Lost

Damian Lillard

Buyout via stretch provision ($113M)

Historic financial sacrifice for roster flexibility

Lost

Brook Lopez

Signed with Clippers

Lost veteran center and floor spacing

Added

Myles Turner

4-year, $108M

Perfect defensive anchor and spacing fit

Added

Cole Anthony

2-year, $5.6M

Guard depth and offensive creation

Added

Gary Harris

2-year, $7.5M

Veteran wing depth and shooting