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Bucks Trade Damian Lillard In Shocking Trade Proposal With Rising Eastern Conference Rival

Bleacher Report proposes blockbuster deal sending Damian Lillard to Orlando for young core and draft pick.

Vishwesha Kumar
Apr 22, 2025
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In a shocking trade proposal that has caught the attention of NBA fans and analysts alike, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has floated a scenario in which the Milwaukee Bucks would trade superstar guard Damian Lillard to the rising Orlando Magic. 

Contents
  • The Magic Needs An Elite Point Guard To Fix Their Offensive Woes
  • The Bucks Might Need To Reset If They Suffer Another First-Round Exit

While such a blockbuster deal may not be imminent, the implications for both franchises are enormous.

Orlando Magic Receive: Damian Lillard

Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter Jr., Cole Anthony, 2025 first-round pick (via Denver Nuggets)


The Magic Needs An Elite Point Guard To Fix Their Offensive Woes

For Orlando, the motivation is clear. The Magic are in desperate need of a true floor general. Despite boasting a promising young core led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, their offense remains one of the most inefficient in the league, ranking 27th overall and dead last in three-pointers made per game. 

Neither Jalen Suggs nor Anthony Black has developed into the kind of lead playmaker that can elevate the Magic in a deep playoff run. Damian Lillard, however, is exactly that: a dynamic scorer, elite shooter, and proven leader with deep postseason experience.

Adding Lillard would instantly boost Orlando’s offensive ceiling while spacing the floor for Banchero and Wagner to thrive. 

His presence alone would force defenses to adjust and could help transform Orlando’s current defensive-minded, grind-it-out identity into a more balanced, playoff-ready team. His shot creation and gravity are exactly what this team has lacked.


The Bucks Might Need To Reset If They Suffer Another First-Round Exit

From Milwaukee’s perspective, the proposal comes at a moment of uncertainty. The Bucks are currently down 1-0 to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, with Lillard nursing a right calf blood clot. While he’s expected to return in Game 2 or 3, the Bucks are in a precarious position. 

Injuries have plagued their season, and the core of Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez, though formidable on paper, has yet to deliver consistent dominance. Lopez is aging, and Milwaukee’s roster depth has taken a major hit since the Jrue Holiday trade.

Swartz’s proposed deal offers the Bucks a reset button, not a rebuild, but a reload. Jalen Suggs, 23, is one of the league’s most tenacious on-ball defenders, and Wendell Carter Jr. offers a reliable interior presence and spacing ability at center, especially if Lopez departs. 

Cole Anthony is an explosive scorer off the bench who could thrive in a fast-paced second unit. Crucially, the Bucks would also regain a 2025 first-round pick, re-entering a draft they currently owe to the Nets.

Still, the timing of such a move would raise eyebrows. Milwaukee gave up a king’s ransom to acquire Lillard just one year ago, a package that included Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, and multiple first-round picks. 

After a season of injuries and adjustments, it feels premature to break up the experiment before seeing a healthy postseason run. Lillard, averaging 24.9 points and 7.1 assists on elite shooting splits this year, remains a lethal weapon next to Giannis when both are fully healthy.


Ultimately, this trade is unlikely, for now. But should the Bucks suffer an early exit, and should front office tensions linger, Milwaukee may have to ask a difficult question: is doubling down on Lillard the right move, or is it time to pivot while Giannis is still in his prime?

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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