The Milwaukee Bucks are employing a unique provision to waive Damian Lillard now and "stretch" his remaining money owed. Here's how that works.

Tension Revealed Between Damian Lillard and Bucks Prior to Release originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.