Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the deal that sees the Bucks land superstar Damian Lillard. Portland also secured Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns in the trade, but Holiday's stay in Rip City could be short-lived. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Blazers are contacting contenders in talks to ship him elsewhere, so it's plausible Holiday may not even suit up for them if another deal is struck before the season starts. Holiday's arrival would otherwise hurt the appeal of rising star Anfernee Simons and first-round rookie Scoot Henderson in the Blazers backcourt. It's hard to gauge an impact on Holiday's fantasy value until he is fully settled in, but the rock-solid veteran remains worthy of a fourth-round pick if he sticks with his new squad, anyway.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday bounced back from a rough shooting performance in Game 1 to help lead the team to 138 points and a Game 2 victory. The two-time All-Star finished with 24 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 10-for-19 from the floor and 4-for-10 from three. Holiday took on the challenge of leading the offense with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) out. This time around he did a lot better in that role, but he'll have to continue that on the road after Miami stole home-court advantage.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday may not have had the best shooting night on Sunday, but his playmaking was on full display. During the 13-point loss to the Miami Heat, the former UCLA standout posted 16 points, 16 assists, seven rebounds, and one steal across 35 minutes. He only went on to shoot 6-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-9 from three though. If Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has to miss any time, Holiday will need to step up to the plate offensively to get this team through the first round.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday added to his stellar season as he scored a new career-high and collected his first-ever 50-point game during a 13-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The All-Star point guard finished the game with 51 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block while shooting a ridiculous 20-for-30 from the floor and 3-for-6 from deep. This is the kind of game that wins fantasy championships, as no one expected this much of an outburst in Holiday's 14th season.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It's uncertain what is going on with Holiday, so this could be a one-game absence or multiple game situation. The Bucks should be fine without Holiday against the tanking Pistons. The absence of Holiday should mean that Jevon Carter and Grayson Allen should see increased playing time. Between the two, Allen is the better streaming option because of his ability to shoot from beyond the arc.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday came close to a triple-double on Thursday during the team's surprising blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers. The UCLA product ended the game with 19 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block on 8-for-12 shooting while adding two makes from downtown. He's still ranked in the top 40 in terms of per-game value in nine-category leagues and his defensive stats have made him a big contributor in points leagues as well.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (neck) will be back from a one-game absence Thursday against the Nets. He was already probable for the contest and it's now official that Holiday has recovered well enough from neck soreness to take the court. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (hand) having been ruled out of the contest, Holiday is set to play a very large role offensively. His numbers have jumped to 25.0 points and 9.4 assists in games without Giannis this season. Holiday's return means a trip back to the bench for Jevon Carter.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (neck) was originally listed as questionable for their game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. He has since been downgraded to out and will watch from the sidelines. The 32-year-old hopefully will only have to miss one game with this neck soreness as Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will also be out. For any fantasy managers in need, Jevon Carter usually cashes in on his fill-in opportunities whenever someone is injured.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (neck) is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Orlando Magic. Holiday is dealing with some neck soreness and, given Milwaukee's recent history of resting players, may sit out on Tuesday. If Holiday is unable to go, Jevon Carter and newly acquired Goran Dragic would likely see some extra run. Carter would be the preferred fantasy option of the two if Holiday is ultimately ruled out.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday turned in a huge offensive effort as Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) was sidelined. In the three-point win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, the 32-year-old posted 33 points, four rebounds, five assists, and one steal on 13-for-22 shooting and 4-for-9 from deep. In numerous games this season, Holiday has come up clutch when the Bucks had important pieces missing due to injury. The All-Star is currently ranked in the top 35 of per-game value in nine-category leagues.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday put the team on his back and helped grab a 130-122 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The 14th-year point guard registered 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block on 16-for-26 shooting and 5-for-10 from deep. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton remain on the sidelines, Holiday is the focal point of the offense. For the most part, his added usage has turned into some big games for fantasy managers.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday posted his third consecutive double-double and led all scorers with a season-high 35 points in Monday's 132-119 win over Indiana. He was hot throughout the game with a 15-for-19 effort from the field and handed out 11 assists. Holiday, who went 5-for-8 from downtown, also had four rebounds and two assists with two turnovers in 37 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) missed a third straight game and his absence has helped Holiday to blossom. Giannis was initially listed as probable for Monday's contest and went through the pregame warmups, so his return isn't far away anymore, but with Milwaukee back in action Tuesday, he could still remain out, which would set Holiday nicely up for another good outing.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday delivered all that he could as the team was without Giannis Antetokounmpo and they suffered a six-point loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. The 32-year-old out of UCLA registered 24 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and one block while shooting 70% from the floor on 10 attempts and 3-for-4 from deep. The team didn't have their top two options on the court so the offense had to run through Holiday and he did a great job getting his own scoring going while getting some teammates involved, but they lacked serious firepower.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) missed the team's last game on Wednesday with a non-COVID illness but should be returning on Friday. The one-game absence will be welcomed by the Bucks and fantasy managers alike as both need him to produce. He was only able to play around 19 minutes in the team's last outing and could only muster six points, one rebound, and three turnovers. He'll look to bounce back against a weaker Charlotte Hornets team.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (conditioning) won't play Wednesday against Toronto. He returned to action Tuesday against Washington, but Holiday has been battling an illness and the team doesn't want to push him too hard. Holiday also played just 19 minutes in Wednesday's game and came off the bench. Jevon Carter should continue to start and backcourt reserves like MarJon Beauchamp and Pat Connaughton have a chance to play extended minutes. All three have had their moments during the course of the season, but Connaughton seems like the safest bet for fantasy managers Wednesday.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday returned from a three-game absence on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. The 32-year-old missed time because of a non-COVID-illness, so he came off the bench for this one. He finished with only six points, going 2-for-8 from the field while amassing three turnovers in 19 minutes of work. Holiday should increase his minutes in the next game or two and also return to the starting lineup. He's one of the best defensive options in the league, although he can have some rough shooting showings from time to time.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both good to go Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Holiday and Antetokounmpo were both listed as probable to play so there was no real doubt in their game status. Jevon Carter and Bobby Portis should return to their reserve roles off the bench and will see increased value whenever Holiday and Antetokounmpo sit.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both probable to play Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Holiday is trending towards returning to the court after missing three games due to an illness while Antetokounmpo is likely returning after a one-game absence due to knee soreness. Antetokounmpo will likely see more missed games in the future with the Bucks managing his reps ahead of the playoffs. Jevon Carter and Bobby Portis will likely slide back to their reserve roles off the bench.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) was already listed as doubtful for the team's Friday night contest and now he's officially going to be sidelined. So far, he's missed just one game due to this non-COVID illness and the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves will make his second. Grayson Allen and Jevon Carter will likely see added opportunities with Holiday out of the lineup.