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Pete Nance • PF • Bucks

Pete Nance Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Pete Nance to a two-year, veteran-minimum contract, according to Jake Fischer. The Bucks waived Nance last week, but have decided to bring him back on a two-year, non-guaranteed deal. This past season, Nance averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 15.7 minutes per game in 47 contests. This was the most that Nance has played since entering the league with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023. It's unclear if the 26-year-old will even have a consistent role in the rotation, but they've decided to bring him back as depth.

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Caris LeVert • SF • Bucks

Caris LeVert Traded to the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring guard/forward Caris LeVert and two second-round picks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 31-year-old struggled in his lone season with Detroit, averaging 7.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 60 games. While the move provides Milwaukee with another veteran ball-handler as they retool their roster following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, a fantasy resurgence is unlikely. The Bucks also recently acquired Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr., creating a crowded perimeter rotation alongside Kevin Porter Jr. LeVert will need to overcome this logjam and show vastly improved efficiency to carve out value, making him an afterthought for fantasy managers until he secures a definitive role.

3 days ago

Kam Jones • PG • Bucks

Kam Jones Lands Two-Way Deal With Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks and guard Kam Jones agreed to a two-way deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jones was the No. 38 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and now returns to Wisconsin after starring at Marquette, where he averaged 19.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists as a senior. He had a limited NBA role last season, averaging 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 16.6 minutes across 37 games. Jones has some secondary playmaking appeal, but Milwaukee's guard mix leaves him more likely to spend time with the Wisconsin Herd than carry steady fantasy value.

6 days ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. to Decline $3.9 Million Option and Hit the Open Market

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. is expected to decline his $3.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season to enter unrestricted free agency. The 27-year-old had a quiet campaign last year, averaging 8.1 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 21.2 minutes per game, but he remained a capable floor spacer by shooting 36.0 percent from beyond the arc. With Milwaukee reshaping its roster following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trent's departure helps clear a crowded backcourt. Newly acquired guard Tyler Herro will command heavy usage, but Trent's exit could open the door for younger pieces like Ryan Rollins to earn consistent rotation minutes. Fantasy managers can ignore Trent in standard formats until his new role is clarified.

Jun 27

Jericho Sims • C • Bucks

Jericho Sims Secures $2.8 Million Option With Milwaukee

Center Jericho Sims is choosing the sure thing over free agency. The Bucks center plans to exercise his $2.8 million player option for 2026-27, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. It lands him in a Milwaukee frontcourt that looks nothing like last year's after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Sims made the most of his first full season as a Buck, averaging 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.7 minutes across 67 games with 19 starts. He is a rim-runner who shot a career-best 78.4 percent from the field and even logged a triple-double in April. With the rotation wide open and starter Myles Turner drawing trade interest, the backup center minutes are there for Sims to seize. He has to earn them, but the door is more open than it has been in years.

Jun 26

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Exercises $5.39 Million Option to Stay with Bucks

Point guard Kevin Porter Jr. is exercising his $5.39 million player option to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks for 2026-27, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The combo guard stays put as Milwaukee reshapes its roster following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Porter was productive before the injury ended his season, averaging 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 steals over 38 games. He shot a career-best 46.5 percent from the field but just 32.2 percent from three-point range. Antetokounmpo's departure opens up shot creation, but the backcourt got crowded in a hurry. Newly acquired Tyler Herro projects to handle the ball, and Ryan Rollins played well as a fill-in starter, averaging 22.5 points and 5.8 assists when Porter was sidelined. His assists and steals keep Porter valuable, though his usage may not climb as much as the headline change implies.

Jun 26

Tyler Herro • SG • Bucks

Pistons Remain Interested in Tyler Herro

Milwaukee Bucks new guard Tyler Herro might not be with his new organization for long. The Detroit Pistons were reportedly interested in Herro before he was traded to the Bucks in a blockbuster deal on Monday. Despite the move, Detroit is rumored to still be pursuing Herro, assuming the Bucks would be interested in trading him. The expectation is that the Bucks want to keep Herro and attempt to build around him. If that happens, the Pistons will likely need to turn their attention elsewhere, such as Norman Powell, with Austin Reaves signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. If Herro is off the table, Powell might be the next best option as the Pistons attempt to add more scoring talent alongside Cade Cunningham.

Jun 24

Gary Harris • SG • Bucks

Gary Harris Picks Up Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris has decided to pick up his player option for the 2026-2027 season. According to Keith Smith, Harris will accept his $3.8 million player option for the upcoming season. This was probably a smart decision for Harris, who would likely have to settle for veteran minimum if he left for free agency. He averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 13.8 minutes per game in 48 games with the Bucks this past season. The Bucks are focusing on the youth movement, so it could be difficult for Harris to find minutes on a regular basis. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Harris to be a regular asset this upcoming season.

Jun 23

Kasparas Jakucionis • PG • Bucks

Kasparas Jakucionis Shipped to Milwaukee

Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a blockbuster deal to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are sending Jakucionis, Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for Antekokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The Heat selected Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick during last year's draft. He averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists across 17.8 minutes per game in 53 games with the Heat this past season. Jakucionis probably isn't quite ready for a starting role yet, but he's a solid young prospect. The 20-year-old should be part of the rotation and will hopefully earn a larger role over time in Milwaukee.

Jun 23

Jaime Jaquez Jr. • SF • Bucks

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Traded to the Bucks

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat are sending Jaquez, Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for the superstar forward and Bobby Portis. Jaquez posted an ugly sophomore campaign, but rebounded this past year. He averaged a career-high 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 28.3 minutes per game in 75 games with the Heat. The Bucks have a void in the frontcourt after these moves, so Jaquez and Ware should both have steady roles in Milwaukee. Jaquez is coming off a promising 2025-2026 season and should see his fantasy value on the rise.

Jun 23

Kel'el Ware • C • Bucks

Kel'el Ware is Acquired by Bucks

Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Ware, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for the superstar forward. The 22-year-old should get a real chance to thrive in Milwaukee now that he's not stuck behind Bam Abebayo on the depth chart. This past season, Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks across 22.1 minutes per game in 77 games (34 starts) with the Heat. Among all the players in this deal, Ware might end up benefiting the most in terms of fantasy value. He'll have a clear path to legitimate playing time with Antekokounmpo gone and Myles Turner's future being uncertain in Milwaukee. Even if Turner remains on the roster, Ware figures to be favored over him as the Bucks move towards a youth movement.

Jun 23

Tyler Herro • SG • Bucks

Tyler Herro is Heading to Milwaukee

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal to acquire superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Herro with Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to Milwaukee. Herro will now get the keys to run an offense with this trade to the Bucks. He'll be the clear No. 1 option, which should be a benefit to this fantasy value. This past season, Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 31.3 minutes per game in 33 contests. The biggest problem for Herro has been staying healthy, as he's only played over 60 games in a single season three times during his career. Herro is set to be a free agent in the 2027 offseason, so we'll see if the two sides end up reaching a long-term extension.

Jun 23