Starting the trade machine for Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't take long, but making a deal isn't the only answer for Milwaukee.

The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

Milwaukee choked away a seven-point lead in the final 40 seconds of overtime in Game 5 against the Pacers, losing 119-118 when Tyrese Haliburton put in a layup with 1.1 ticks left. It was a stunning end for the Bucks, who lost the series four games to one.

The Milwaukee Bucks are at home following another disastrous postseason, and with their championship window closing fast, we name the three best trade packages they can get for All-Star Damian Lillard.

While Damian Lillard may return at the end of next season from a torn Achilles tendon, here’s a look at his current contract situation with the Bucks.

With the Milwaukee Bucks on the verge of playoff elimination, Damian Lillard is out with a torn Achilles tendon.