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Brayden Burries Stars in Bucks' Win Over the 76ers
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries has been a breakout at Summer League, and he punctuated the run with a summer-high 27 points in Saturday's narrow win over the 76ers. He chipped in five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block, shooting 9-for-18 from the field and 5-for-7 at the line. He entered the day averaging 22.3 points across his previous three Vegas outings, pairing shot-making with playmaking and disruptive defense. The No. 10 pick lands in a deep Bucks backcourt, but that two-way completeness gives a rebuilding Milwaukee team every reason to find him rookie-year minutes.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
NBA to Investigate Gary Trent Jr.'s Contract
The NBA is starting an investigation surrounding shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks. Trent declined his player option with the team and entered free agency to begin the summer. Shortly after that, the Bucks and Trent agreed on a four-year, $64 million deal. This is a strange contract given that Trent posted his worst season statistically since his rookie season in 2018. Trent was playing on the veteran minimum last season, but now gets bumped to $16 million per season after posting a terrible campaign in 2025. The speculation is that the two sides had a handshake agreement that the Bucks would pay Trent this summer if he took the veteran minimum last year. The league doesn't allow handshake agreements and the manipulation of cap space. Both the Bucks and Trent could be punished if found guilty of doing this.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Nate Ament Leads Milwaukee Past Charlotte in Vegas
Milwaukee Bucks forward Nate Ament notched 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting in Wednesday's 110-91 Summer League win over Charlotte, adding six rebounds, two steals, and one assist across 25 minutes. The No. 13 pick had been quiet in Las Vegas to that point, scoring six and seven points in his first two outings, which made the aggression a welcome shift. He hit 2-for-7 from deep but got to the line six times, and Milwaukee's bench produced 43 points in the blowout. Ament arrived via a draft-night trade with Miami, and a Bucks roster in transition should hand him a real runway as a rookie. He averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 35 starts in his lone season at Tennessee.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Nate Ament Held to Seven Points in Summer League Loss to Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks forward Nate Ament posted seven points on 3-for-7 shooting, 1-for-2 from three, five rebounds, and three turnovers in 25 minutes during Sunday's 90-80 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Spurs. The No. 13 pick started but couldn't find offensive rhythm, cooling off after a cleaner debut Friday against the Heat. Ament landed in Milwaukee through the deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami, so the retooling Bucks can afford to bring him along slowly. He averaged 16.7 points at Tennessee and flashes real scoring upside, but he's a long-term stash, not a factor in fantasy lineups this season. Brayden Burries paced Milwaukee with 26 points.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Brayden Burries Leads Milwaukee Against the Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries provided 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks across 30 minutes in Sunday's 90-80 Summer League loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The No. 10 pick shot 9-for-16 from the field and 4-for-5 from three-point range, easily his best scoring performance of the summer. Burries has now scored 12, 18, and 26 points in his first three Summer League outings. The defensive stats made this line even more useful, but his early fantasy value still depends on earning a real role in Milwaukee's guard rotation.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Gary Trent Jr. Re-Signs With Milwaukee on Four-Year Deal
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract to stay with the Bucks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Trent declined his $3.9 million player option to lock in the long-term deal. The veteran sharpshooter posted a quiet 2025-26, averaging 8.1 points, 1.2 assists, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.9 threes in 21.2 minutes across 65 games. His return deepens an already-jammed backcourt that includes Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., Tyler Herro, and AJ Green, so Trent's path to steady minutes looks narrow. He remains a career 38.7 percent shooter from deep, but the logjam caps his fantasy ceiling and could push Milwaukee to move another guard to clear the room.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Gary Harris Moves to Detroit
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris is being traded to the Detroit Pistons along with Taurean Prince in exchange for Caris LeVert and two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Harris picked up his $3.82 million player option for 2026-27 last month, but his fantasy outlook remains limited after a low-usage season in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 48 games last season. The move gives Harris a fresh landing spot, but he will need more than spot minutes to re-enter the fantasy conversation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Taurean Prince Traded to Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading forward Taurean Prince to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Gary Harris will also head to Detroit in the deal, while Milwaukee is acquiring Caris LeVert and two second-round picks. Prince averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 23.5 minutes last season while shooting 43.6 percent from three-point range. The 32-year-old was limited to 26 regular-season games after undergoing neck surgery in November to address a herniated disc. He gives Detroit another floor-spacing forward, but his fantasy ceiling remains capped by low usage and modest defensive production. Prince would need steady bench minutes to become more than a fringe source of threes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Brandon Boston Jr. Scores 18 Points in Bucks Summer League Loss
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. led the team in scoring for the second straight game Sunday, finishing with 18 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal across 28 minutes in an 89-69 California Classic loss to Brooklyn. Boston also paced Milwaukee with 17 points in Saturday's win over Warriors Blue, so he is making the most of an early audition. The fantasy angle is still thin until he earns a regular-season roster spot, but his shot creation and minutes load are worth tracking in Las Vegas.
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Source: NBA
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.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Ousmane Dieng Signs New Contract With Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng is signing a new three-year, $17.5 million contract with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. A former lottery pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dieng was moved to Milwaukee in a February trade. In his new home, the 23-year-old averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 26.8 minutes of action. Unfortunately, it came at low efficiency (42.3% from the field and 33.1% from three) and with an injury-depleted Milwaukee lineup. With more rotation pieces now on the Bucks following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Dieng doesn't have a clear path to playing time to begin the 2026-27 season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Ousmane Dieng is Heading to Free Agency
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng will be heading to free agency after the team declined to extend a qualifying offer to him. According to Michael Scotto, Dieng will become an unrestricted free agent after this decision by the Bucks. The 23-year-old began his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but was traded mid-season. He averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 26.9 minutes per game in 30 games with the Bucks this past season. The Bucks are reportedly interested in bringing back Dieng, but we'll see what happens in free agency. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he ends up signing.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
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.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
