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Xavier Cooks Brayden Burries scores 12 points in summer debut
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 6:28 PM
Brayden Burries tallied 12 points (3-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Kings.
Analysis: After sitting out the Bucks' first two games at the California Classic, Burries played his first meaningful basketball since the Final Four in April on Monday. He's a better shooter than he showed against the Kings, but that can be attributed to rust. Burries will get more opportunities to show what he can do in Las Vegas, starting with the Heat on July 10. Along with fellow first-round pick Nate Ament, who did not play in California, Burries should have every opportunity to earn rotation minutes as a rookie. |
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Kira Lewis Kira Lewis Jr. tallies 13 points, four assists
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:59 AM
Kira Lewis Jr. accounted for 13 points (4-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: The 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis is still looking to cement his status as an NBA player after injuries limited his opportunities in New Orleans. The 25-year-old last appeared in the NBA during the 2023-24 season, so a good showing for the Bucks at the California Classic and in Las Vegas is essential. Despite the Bucks losing by 20 on Sunday, Lewis made sound decisions with the ball as a playmaker for others and in getting his own shots. With Milwaukee rebuilding and having an open two-way contract slot, the door may be open for Lewis, even if he only earns a training camp invite. |
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Brandon Boston Brandon Boston Jr. scores 17 points vs. GSW
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 11:45 AM
Brandon Boston Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: The 2021 second-round pick had a solid NBA run but ended up playing in Turkey last season. Now, he's attempting to make an NBA comeback. With his experience, it isn't surprising that Boston was productive in this game, but he has a lot more work to do to earn a contract for the upcoming season. |
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Xavier Cooks Rafael Castro records 4/6/1/4/1 line vs. GSW
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 11:41 AM
Rafael Castro contributed four points (2-of-2 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, four steals and one block against the Warriors on Saturday.
Analysis: Milwaukee added Castro on a two-way contract after he went undrafted last month. The big man out of George Washington didn't do much scoring, but he was able to make an impact on the defensive end. It will be difficult for him to carve out a role in Milwaukee this season, but if he does, he's more than capable of providing value in multiple numbers, which should play well in fantasy basketball. |
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Ousmane Dieng Report: MIL, Ousmane Dieng agree to 3-year deal
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 12:26 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks and Ousmane Dieng have agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million contract.
Analysis: Acquired at the February trade deadline, Dieng appeared in 30 games for the Bucks last season, starting 20. In those appearances, the 2022 lottery pick averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes, shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the foul line. With Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer in the picture, Dieng will look to grab a bigger role for himself, and he's a late-round option in most fantasy league drafts. |
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Gary Trent Jr. Report: Gary Trent Jr. expected to decline option
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 12:17 PM
Chris Haynes
Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Gary Trent Jr. is expected to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Trent Jr., an eight-year veteran, is coming off his least productive NBA season since he was a rookie. Still, he came close to averaging double figures in points as a part-time starter while shooting a solid 36.0 percent from beyond the arc. He has never offered much more from a fantasy standpoint than the aforementioned scoring and three-point shooting, so there's no reason to expect him to provide much fantasy value as his production and playing time continue to decline. Yet, he could serve as a solid role player on the wing for a team looking for floor spacing and perimeter defense. |
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Kevin Porter Jr. Report: Kevin Porter Jr. picks up player option
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:37 PM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that Kevin Porter Jr. has picked up his player option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: While injuries limited Porter to 38 games, he had one of the most productive seasons of his NBA career. The 2019 first-round pick averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers, shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 87.8 percent from the foul line. Porter's per-game fantasy value was excellent, but availability issues kept his rostered percentage relatively low. With the Bucks moving on from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Porter is one of the players who will be asked to pick up the slack offensively. That bodes well for his fantasy value in 2026-27, provided he remains healthy. |
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Jericho Sims Report: Jericho Sims intends to opt in for 2026-27
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:12 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that Jericho Sims intends to pick up his player option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: While his numbers did not jump off the page, Sims had his most productive season as a pro in 2025-26. Appearing in 67 games, he averaged 5.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists, shooting 78.4 percent from the field and 64.0 percent from the foul line. Sims' playing time picked up down the stretch as the Bucks fell off the pace for a postseason spot, and there were also times when he played more due to Myles Turner's rebounding struggles. If the Bucks were to move on from Turner, there may be more opportunities for Sims, even with the addition of Kel'el Ware via the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. |
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Xavier Cooks Report: Bucks sign Rafael Castro to two-way deal
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:30 PM
Dushawn London
247Sports' Dushawn London reports that the Bucks signed Rafael Castro to a two-way contract.
Analysis: A seldom-called-upon role player in his two seasons at Providence, Castro flourished after transferring to George Washington ahead of the 2024-25 season. As a senior, the 6-foot-9 pivot averaged 15.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.7 blocks in 27.3 minutes, shooting 62.7 percent from the field and 66.1 percent from the foul line. While undersized for a potential NBA center, Castro's athleticism and motor can help him compensate for that. |
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Xavier Cooks Malique Lewis headed to Milwaukee at pick No. 60
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:34 PM
Bucks selected Malique Lewis with pick No. 60.
Analysis: The 6-foot-8 Lewis had a late start to basketball, ultimately moving to Spain at age 16 to join Fuenlabrada in the Liga ACB. From there, the Trinidad and Tobago native spent the 2023-24 season with the Mexico City Capitanes in the G League before moving to Australia to enter the NBL's Next Stars program. Playing for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he averaged 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game this past season. Having improved as a shooter, Lewis' athleticism and defensive versatility are his calling cards at this stage in his career. As the Bucks enter the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era, Lewis is an enticing upside swing for them. However, with all the new pieces Milwaukee has added, it's difficult to find a path for Lewis to play rotation minutes. |
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Xavier Cooks Bucks add Nate Ament with second lottery pick
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:31 PM
Bucks selected Nate Ament with the No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: With there being some comparisons between him and Kevin Durant during his prep career, it's unsurprising that Ament spent his lone college season playing for Rick Barnes, who coached KD at Texas. There were bouts with inconsistency, the 6-foot-10, 211-pound freshman finished with averages of 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes, shooting 39.9 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three and 79.0 percent from the foul line. Ament will have plenty of time to grow as the Bucks prepare to start what should be a lengthy rebuild. He boasts plenty of talent, but the lack of production at Tennessee means he'll likely take some time to develop. He may not provide much for fantasy managers in year one, but he's worth stashing in dynasty formats. |
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Xavier Cooks Bucks begin new era, select Burries at No. 10
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:09 PM
Bucks selected Brayden Burries with the No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: A five-star recruit, the 6-foot-4 Burries spent one season at Arizona before turning pro. As part of a team that took the Wildcats to the Final Four for the first time since 2001, he averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.8 three-pointers while shooting 49.1 percent from the field, 39.1 percent from three and 80.5 percent from the foul line. A first-team All-Big 12 selection, Burries is an effective scorer on all three levels and defends his position well. In addition to his scoring ability, he is an excellent perimeter defender. With Milwaukee embarking on a new era after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, he will be a key building block for the franchise. |
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Tyler Herro Amick: Tyler Herro's future remains unclear
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:23 AM
Sam Amick
The Athletic's Sam Amick reports Tyler Herro's future remains unclear after he was acquired by the Bucks in the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Analysis: Amick, citing league sources, reported that the Bucks will listen to offers on their newly acquired 26-year-old All-Star point guard. He went on to say that it's believed that Herro will have a robust market with the Detroit Pistons among many interested teams. While the trade sending Herro to the Bucks has been agreed to, it won't be finalized until July 6, which means there's still time for more teams and players to be added to the deal. Finding Herro, whose contract is expiring, a new home makes sense as the Bucks head into a rebuild in the post-Giannis era. |
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. Jaime Jaquez Jr. reportedly traded to Milwaukee
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 6:24 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks have acquired Jaime Jaquez Jr., Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jaku?ionis and multiple draft picks from the Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
Analysis: After three seasons in Miami, Jaquez is headed to Milwaukee as part of the first blockbuster move of this offseason. He's coming off the best season of his NBA career, having averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.8 three-pointers per game. Shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 76.9 percent from the foul line, Jaquez finished second in the voting for NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Coming off the bench limited his fantasy ceiling in Miami, but it's fair to question if there will be a larger role for Jaquez in Milwaukee. If so, he's capable of offering top-100 value in category leagues. |
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Tyler Herro Report: Heat trade Tyler Herro to Milwaukee
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 6:08 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks acquired Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jaku?ionis and multiple draft picks from the Heat for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
Analysis: The long-rumored trade between the Heat and Bucks is finally done, and Herro, a native of the Milwaukee area, is headed back home. Coming off of his first All-Star season, the 2025-26 campaign was one to forget for the guard, who was limited to 33 games due to injuries. Herro was effective when healthy, averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 48.0 percent from the field and 91.7 percent from the foul line. There have been some rumors that Milwaukee could look to move Herro elsewhere. However, if he were to stay, the guard would be a key building block in the post-Giannis era of the franchise. That status would raise his fantasy ceiling, even if Herro's efficiency could suffer. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris picks up player option for 2026-27
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:31 PM
Keith Smith
Spotrac's Keith Smith reports that Gary Harris has picked up his player option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Harris, who has not exceeded 54 games in any of the last four seasons, will make $3.8 million next season after picking up his player option. Given the decreased playing time and production, he is unlikely to be a factor in fantasy basketball. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Report: Giannis 'focused' on move to Miami
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 10:26 AM
ESPN on YouTube
ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported on Monday that Giannis Antetokounmpo is âfocusedâ on being traded to the Miami Heat.
Analysis: With the 2025-26 season in the rear-view mirror, Antetokounmpo's future is the focus of most of the NBA. Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam said during the introductory press conference for head coach Taylor Jenkins that he expected a resolution of some kind before the June 23 NBA Draft. While Antetokounmpo can't sign an extension with the Bucks until October 1, a verbal commitment would put the trade discussions to rest. However, Windhorst reported on Monday that the Bucks' forward is âfocusedâ on a move to Miami, which has previously expressed interest in acquiring him. âHe has focused on wanting to be a member of the Miami Heat. And because he only has one year on his contract, he has some control over that,â Windhorst said. âBut the Heat and the Bucks have been talking for months and not agreed to a deal, because the Bucks don't love the Heat's offer. There are third teams involved. There are fourth teams involved.â Boston has also been rumored as a possible destination for Antetokounmpo, but not to the same extent as Miami. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Report: MIL âseeking' trade offers for Giannis
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:13 AM
ESPN
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks are âseekingâ trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Analysis: Bucks decision-makers went on the record earlier this spring, saying that either Antetokounmpo will agree to a contract extension or the franchise will look to move him. He can't officially sign a new deal until October 1, but the franchise can ill afford to wait that long for a solution. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said during the introductory press conference for new head coach Taylor Jenkins that the expectation is a solution regarding Giannis' future will be reached before the June 23-24 NBA Draft. Given the skill set, there should be a robust market for Antetokounmpo, even with lower-body injuries limiting him to a career-low 36 games in 2025-26. |
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Xavier Cooks Shams: Taylor Jenkins hired as Bucks head coach
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:58 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Taylor Jenkins has been hired as the next coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Analysis: Jenkins is a former Bucks assistant who owns a winning record across six seasons as the Grizzlies' head coach. After a tumultuous season under Doc Rivers in 2025-26, Milwaukee will shift in a new direction. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (groin) out Sunday vs. 76ers
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:48 AM
Gary Harris (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Harris was never a very valuable fantasy player, but has become a total afterthought at this point in his career. He's averaged less than 15 minutes per game in each of the last two seasons, taking him off the fantasy radar entirely. The 31-year-old holds a player option for 2026-2027 that he would seem likely to exercise. |
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