The Milwaukee Bucks made a stunning decision on Tuesday when they waived superstar guard Damian Lillard. On the surface, it seems as if Lillard was mistreated by the Bucks considering the fact that he will be spending most, if not all of next season recovering from an achilles tear.

Turner agreeing to sign with the Bucks and then Milwaukee waiving Lillard stunned the NBA. Here's how the Bucks made it work financially.