A surprise Western Conference team has emerged as one of the favorites to sign Damian Lillard in free agency after a major decision by the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Celtics could not offer Damian Lillard much now in free agency but changes to the roster would change that.

The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard, electing to stretch the final two years of his contract. In other words, Lillard's tenure in Milwaukee is finished but the Bucks will still be paying the remaining $113 million he's owed on the final two years of his contract over the next five seasons.