Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, has made headlines again. In response to the Bucks’ surprising decision to waive Lillard in July 2025, Goodwin blamed the team’s system for Lillard’s underwhelming tenure in Milwaukee, which resulted in two straight first-round exits to the Pacers.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/trailblazers as Blazers Owner Played Major Role in Damian Lillard Trade to Bucks. The Portland Trail Blazers were able to bring Damian Lillard back to the franchise after he was unexpectedly waived by the Milwaukee Bucks a few weeks ago.