The Milwaukee Bucks will open the 2025-26 NBA season without one of their key stars, Damian Lillard, marking the end of an iconic two-year partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Together, the duo led the Bucks to the 3rd and 5th seeds in the past two seasons. However, this offseason, Milwaukee retooled by adding Myles Turner to strengthen its frontcourt defense. Their preseason opener against the Miami Heat on October 6 will serve as a perfect early test of how the Bucks will perform.

Beyond Damian Lillard’s departure, the Milwaukee Bucks face another challenge: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s unconventional return to training camp. After leading Greece to a historic bronze medal at EuroBasket 2025, Giannis contracted COVID-19 while still overseas, forcing him to miss the team’s media day on Sep

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