Damian Lillard has not played well in those last few games, either. In the last five games, he's shooting just 32.5 percent from the field. It has been a struggle for him to get the ball in the hoop. That is a major issue for the Bucks because that is the main reason why they traded for Lillard.

The acquisition of Damian Lillard in 2023 was supposed to bring the Bucks back into title contention, but they've had just one first-round exit to show for it. Sports Illustrated predicts the Bucks cut bait and recoup some meaningful assets in a three-team deal featuring the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings.

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard will take on his former Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday in Wisconsin. Here's how to watch.

On Saturday night, the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Portland Trail Blazers by a score of 105-102 (at home). Damian Lillard finished the loss with 16 points, two rebounds, six assists and four steals while shooting 5/15 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 37 minutes.

Doc Rivers, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo react to the Bucks' 105-102 loss to the Trail Blazers on Jan. 4, 2025.