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Offseason changes: Lillard may enter the Warriors, the three outside giants are about to emerge

3:43pm, 12 July 2025【Basketball】

In this offseason, a big news exploded in the league - the Bucks cut guard Damian Lillard through a buyout agreement. This former star, who was in power, instantly became an unrestricted free agent and stood at a new crossroads in his career.

Although Lillard suffered a serious injury from a torn Achilles tendon, with his tenacious fighting spirit and excellent physical fitness, he is very likely to catch up with the team's playoffs in the new season. This season, he averaged nearly 26 points per game, his offensive firepower is still fierce, and his personal ability cannot be underestimated. The Warriors keenly captured this opportunity. According to the team's reporter, the Warriors are eager to sign Lillard with a basic salary contract of $3.6 million. If Lillard can return in the first two months of the playoffs and get a little bit of a fit with the team, the Warriors' lineup will have a qualitative leap. The backcourt combination he and Curry will undoubtedly become a nightmare for all teams in the league. Sweeping the entire league may not be a rash statement.

Lillard's three-pointer ability is unique, and his long three-pointer is his signature weapon, which is comparable to Curry. If he can join the Warriors and join hands with Curry and Butler, he will form the strongest outside three giants in the league. These three-man combinations have offensive firepower covering the entire game, whether it is a three-point long shot or breaking through the inside, they will make the opponent unable to defend.

Curry also praised Lillard in an interview. He said that Lillard's strength has always made him look at him with admiration. In the Western Conference playoffs, even though the Warriors swept the Trail Blazers, his admiration for Lillard has never diminished.

Now, Lillard is standing at a new starting point, and the Warriors' olive branch undoubtedly provides him with an excellent stage. If this signing is reached, the Warriors will surely set off a bloody storm in the new season, let's wait and see!