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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis dominates as Greece blows out Georgia
Sun, Aug 31, 2025, 5:17 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's win over Georgia with 27 points (9-of-11 FGs, 8-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: As was the case in Greece's win over Italy on Thursday, the Georgians had no answer for Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks forward, who did not play in Saturday's rout of Cyprus, only missed two shots from the field on Sunday while also shooting a respectable percentage at the foul line. Games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Spain to end the group stage will likely challenge Giannis more than either of the first two contests he's appeared in at this EuroBasket. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 31 points on Italy
Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 10:37 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Thursday's EuroBasket win over Italy with 31 points (14-of-20 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Analysis: In his first action of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket, Antetkounmpo was dominant as Greece held off Italy by a final score of 75- 66. Eighteen of his 20 field goal attempts occurred within the painted area, with the Bucks star shooting 1-of-2 on mid-range jumpers. Interestingly, Giannis only attempted four free throws on the evening, making three. Given the amount of time spent around the basket, one would assume Antetokounmpo would be forced to get more of his points from the charity stripe. Regardless of how far Greece goes in EuroBasket, fans will focus more on Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee after an offseason in which Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez exited and Myles Turner arrived. Giannis remains an elite fantasy option, especially in category leagues where managers are willing to punt free-throw percentage. |
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Amir Coffey Report: MIL sign Amir Coffey to training camp deal
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 5:17 AM
Eric Nehm
Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports the Bucks signed Amir Coffey to a training camp deal.
Analysis: Initially reported as a one-year agreement, Coffey has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal. Not selected in the 2019 draft, he spent his first six seasons with the Clippers, averaging 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per game. Last season, Coffey shot nearly 41 percent from three on 3.4 attempts per game while also averaging a career-best 9.7 points. |
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Chris Livingston Shams: Chris Livingston returns to Milwaukee
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 8:35 AM
Shams Charania
Bucks re-signed Chris Livingston to a one-year, $2.3 million deal.
Analysis: Milwaukee waived Livingston early this month, and now they'll bring him back on a fully-guaranteed deal. The 2023 second-round pick hasn't carved out a role with Milwaukee through his first two seasons, but he has been producing at a high level during summer league. |
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Chris Livingston Chris Livingston leads Bucks with 21 points Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 6:12 PM
Chris Livingston amassed 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Livingston is doing all he can to earn another opportunity with the Bucks, who waived him on July 2. If that transaction was meant to motivate the 2023 second-round pick, it's had the desired effect based on Livingston's production. He's been efficient in all three of Milwaukee's games in Las Vegas, providing solid value in multiple areas. Milwaukee has already allocated all three of its two-way contracts, so that may not be possible for Livingston. However, there are 29 other teams, and at a minimum, he may be able to earn an Exhibit 10 deal that gets him into training camp. |
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Cole Anthony Shams: Cole Anthony to join Bucks after buyout
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 2:37 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Cole Anthony has agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Bucks after he clears waivers.
Analysis: Anthony, who was traded to the Grizzlies as part of the deal that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando, clearly was not going to be in Memphis' plans next season. He's reportedly agreed to a contract buyout and has already found his next home once he clears waivers. Anthony is reportedly headed to Milwaukee, which needs additional depth on the perimeter. Even if Damian Lillard were not waived, the Bucks would be in a difficult spot since he's recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. For Anthony, moving to Milwaukee allows him to earn rotation minutes, but his game is not exactly fantasy-friendly. |
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Pete Nance Pete Nance blocks three shots vs. Cleveland
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:39 AM
Pete Nance tallied 12 points (5-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Nance recorded a complete stat line for the Bucks for the second consecutive game. He's on a two-way deal, so nothing is guaranteed for the former Northwestern forward regarding the 2025-26 season. With the Bucks waiving Chris Livingston (21/9/5/0/2 with two three-pointers) in early July and having a couple of open standard contract slots available, it's fair to question what a good stint in Las Vegas can do for Nance. |
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Pete Nance Pete Nance posts 13 points, complete stat line
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 5:52 PM
Pete Nance amassed 13 points (4-of-9 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Two of Milwaukee's three two-way contract players saw action on Thursday, and both were factors in the team's one-point victory. Nance offered solid value across the board, while guard Jamaree Bouyea (13/3/5/1/1 with three three-pointers) hit a step-back three as time expired to give Milwaukee the win. Neither Nance nor Bouyea has been able to do enough to stick in the NBA, but the situation in Milwaukee is an interesting one. Neither should be targeted in fantasy drafts, but there may come a time when there is streaming value to be had. |
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Chris Livingston Chris Livingston scores 18 points vs. Denver
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 5:43 PM
Chris Livingston finished Thursday's win over the Nuggets with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Waived by the Bucks on July 2, Livingston is looking to earn another opportunity in Milwaukee or elsewhere. The former second-round pick had a good night in Thursday's summer league opener, shooting efficiently with modest production in the rebound and assist categories. Livingston was also 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, noteworthy output for a player who was 1-of-13 from deep in his first two seasons. He shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar, but it's good to see free agents perform well in Las Vegas. |
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Ryan Rollins Shams: MIL, Ryan Rollins agree to three-year deal
Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 4:28 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks signed Ryan Rollins to a three-year, $12 million contract.
Analysis: After earning a rest-of-season contract with the Bucks last season, Rollins has re-signed with the team on a three-year deal. The final season of the contract is a player option, which is a win for the former second-round pick. In 56 games, Rollins averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.6 minutes. He made 19 starts for the Bucks last season, and there's a chance Rollins gets a shot at competing for a starting job this fall. Milwaukee waived Damian Lillard, and while Kevin Porter Jr. re-signed with the team, he may not be a lock to start. Rollins may not be a must-draft player in most fantasy leagues, but that could change with a good preseason. |
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Jericho Sims Shams: Bucks bring back Jericho Sims for two years
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 7:01 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: The Bucks acquired Sims last year in the four-team trade that sent Khris Middleton to the Wizards and Kyle Kuzma also to the Bucks. The 26-year-old backup big man appeared in a career-high 53 games last year as well as all five of the Bucks' playoff games. Sims isn't much of a fantasy factor when the Bucks are at full strength. |
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Vasilije Micic Shams: Bucks acquire Vasilije Micic via trade
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 6:57 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Bucks have acquired Vasilije Micic from the Hornets in exchange for Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks.
Analysis: This is another salary cap saving move by the Bucks so the team can afford to sign Myles Turner. While the Bucks only save $1.3 million in the trade acquiring Micic, the 31-year-old point guard is reportedly planning on going back to Europe rather than continue his NBA career. Micic is expected to give back a significant portion of the $8.1 million he's owed in a buyout, which will give the Bucks the requisite space to sign Turner. |
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Gary Harris Shams: Bucks add Gary Harris on two-year deal
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 6:18 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports G/F Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: Harris is a solid flier for the Bucks to take as Milwaukee continues to try to add in the short-term despite salary cap constraints. The 30-year-old shooting guard has a reputation for being a plus defensive player and shot 43 percent from behind the three-point line as recently as the 2022-23 season. Harris is not without his drawbacks as he's dealt with durability issues over the course of his career. He appeared in 48 games last year, but only averaged 14.3 minutes per game. |
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Damian Lillard Shams: Bucks waive Damian Lillard to sign Turner
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 5:24 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks waived Damian Lillard.
Analysis: The Bucks chose to waive and stretch Lillard, who is likely to miss all of next season as he recovers from an Achilles tear. Milwaukee is able to stretch the $113 million still owed to Lillard over five seasons. This was a necessary move for the team to have the requisite space to sign free agent center Myles Turner. The Bucks had to get creative to give their roster an immediate upgrade. Lillard's free-agent market will be a bit of a mystery given the fact that he's unlikely to play much ??" if at all ??" this season. It's possible we've seen the last of him as a major fantasy option. |
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Myles Turner Shams: MIL, Myles Turner agree on four-year deal
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 5:11 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports C Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: Whoa. The deal includes a fourth year player option and 15 percent trade kicker, according to Charania. The Bucks were able to pull off a big move here luring the 29-year-old center from the defending Eastern Conference champion Pacers. Turner certainly represents an upgrade for the Bucks, who just lost Brook Lopez to the Clippers on the first day of free agency. With Damian Lillard likely sidelined for all of next year, Turner's situation from a fantasy perspective is also an upgrade. |
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Gary Trent Shams: MIL, Gary Trent Jr. agree to two-year deal
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 4:48 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks and G Gary Trent Jr. have agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal.
Analysis: Trent, who performed well during the Bucks' first-round playoff series against the Pacers, has reportedly decided to return to Milwaukee on a two-year deal with a player option. In his first season with the franchise, he averaged 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.6 minutes per game, making 74 appearances. Among Trent's best performances were his 33-point effort in Milwaukee's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. With Damian Lillard (Achilles) expected to miss most of next season, GTJ will be worth a look in fantasy drafts despite being more of a points and three-pointers option. |
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Taurean Prince Shams: Taurean Prince re-signs with Bucks
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:31 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports F Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million deal with the Bucks.
Analysis: Prince isn't a fantasy-relevant player at this point in his career. He hasn't averaged over 10 points per game since the 2019-20 season. The former No. 12 overall pick by the Jazz in 2016 was a key role player for the Bucks last year, though. Prince appeared in 80 games for Milwaukee including 73 starts. |
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Kevin Porter Shams: MIL signs Kevin Porter Jr. to two-year deal
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 1:21 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bucks have signed G Kevin Porter Jr. to a two-year, $11 million deal.
Analysis: Two days after declining his player option, Porter has decided to return to the Bucks on a two-year deal. He certainly had his moments, especially late in the season, and there's an opportunity for the former first-round pick to provide added value in fantasy leagues. Damian Lillard (Achilles) will miss most of the 2025-26 season, leaving a large opening at the point guard position. While erratic, KPJ will be worth the risk in standard league drafts. |
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Bobby Portis Report: Portis to sign three-year deal with MIL
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 11:09 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Bobby Portis will sign a three-year, $44 million deal to remain with the Bucks.
Analysis: With Damian Lillard (Achilles) set to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season, keeping its other key players on board is critical for Milwaukee in free agency. One of those players is Portis, a fan favorite who has been consistently productive throughout his time with the Bucks. The third year of his new deal will be a player option. Having finished the 2024-25 season ranked just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats, Portis' Yahoo! ADP will be elevated in 2025-26 due to Lillard's absence. |
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Kevin Porter Report: Kevin Porter Jr. to decline player option
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 2:10 PM
The Athletic
According to The Athletic, Kevin Porter Jr. has informed the Bucks that he will decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent.
Analysis: Traded to Milwaukee at the February deadline, Porter had his moments during the regular season and the Bucks' first-round series against the Pacers. His option for the 2025-26 season would have paid Porter $2.5 million, so the decision to test the open market is not a surprise. With Damian Lillard (Achilles) set to miss most of next season, if not all of it, and Ryan Rollins being a restricted free agent, the Bucks have a clear need at point guard. However, they don't have much money to spend in free agency. |
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