The San Antonio Spurs have officially signed Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard in free agency. The blockbuster signing brings one of the NBA’s most electrifying and clutch performers to a rising Spurs team built around rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama.
After weeks of speculation and quiet negotiations, the Spurs confirmed the signing in a Thursday morning press release, with team President Brian Wright calling it “a generational moment for the franchise.” Lillard has reportedly signed a four-year deal worth $196 million, immediately becoming the cornerstone veteran of a young but hungry Spurs roster.
“Damian brings elite leadership, championship-level experience, and one of the most dynamic offensive games in the league,” said Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. “His presence will elevate everyone around him — especially a young star like Wembanyama.”
Lillard’s move to San Antonio comes after a turbulent year in Milwaukee, where despite high expectations, the Bucks fell short of a deep playoff run. While Lillard averaged 24.3 points, 6.8 assists, and shot 37% from beyond the arc in the 2024–25 season, questions about fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo persisted. With the Bucks entering a potential roster reshuffle and Lillard seeking a new challenge, both sides agreed to part ways amicably.
For San Antonio, the addition of Lillard signals the franchise’s return to serious contention. The Spurs, once dominant in the early 2000s, have quietly built a promising young core and now have the veteran superstar to lead the charge. The combination of Lillard and Wembanyama is already being hailed as one of the most exciting duos in the NBA.
Fans in San Antonio are buzzing with anticipation. Ticket sales surged within hours of the announcement, and social media erupted with reactions to what many are calling the “biggest Spurs signing since LaMarcus Aldridge.”
Lillard, in his own statement, expressed excitement for the fresh start: “I’m grateful for my time in Milwaukee, but I’m ready for a new chapter. Playing for a coach like Pop and alongside a talent like Wemby is a dream. We’re coming for it all.”
With this move, the Spurs have officially shifted from rebuilding to contending — and the rest of the NBA has been put on notice.
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