Heat team president Pat Riley and the rest of the franchise's front office were praised by the broader NBA media landscape after the deal was finalized, as the group landed a fringe All-Star guard that could assist their All-Star Tyler Herro in the backcourt.

The Milwaukee Bucks' decision to cut Damian Lillard and sign Myles Turner is the biggest surprise thus far in NBA free agency, a stunning roster move with widespread ramifications for a franchise trying to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in town long term.

The Milwaukee Bucks are stretching and waiving Damian Lillard to make space for Myles Turner, and the man himself is reportedly happy about it.