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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.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
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.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Bucks Add South East Melbourne Forward Malique Lewis as the 60th Pick
The Milwaukee Bucks are receiving forward Malique Lewis after the Washington Wizards selected him with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, and his rights moved through Orlando. The 21-year-old played for South East Melbourne in Australia, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals in 21.2 minutes while shooting 45.2 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from deep, and 82.6 percent at the line. Lewis has a narrow fantasy path as the final pick, but his defensive versatility, corner-shooting growth, and transition finishing give Milwaukee a useful developmental wing to bring along gradually.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
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.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Source: Detroit Free Press
Bucks Select Nate Ament With First-Round Pick Acquired From Miami
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the 13th overall pick, a selection acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade this week, in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ament joins 10th overall pick Brayden Burries as Milwaukee's first-round picks. Similar to the All-Star he's replacing, Ament enters the NBA with great size (6'10", 7'0" wingspan) and plenty of potential, but had up-and-down numbers in his lone season in Tennessee. The 19-year-old averaged 16.6 points, but only shot 39% from the field. His development over the summer and the front office's further roster restructuring decisions will determine how much playing time Ament gets in his debut campaign.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Brayden Burries' Selection Starts a New Era in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the 10th overall selection of the 2026 NBA Draft. Burries becomes the first selection of the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era. The combo guard led the Wildcats to the Final Four last season, averaging 16.1 points on 49-39-80 percent shooting splits. The 6'4" guard is also a tireless defender, notching 1.5 steals per game in his lone season in Arizona. The Bucks just acquired several ball handlers in the Antetokounmpo trade and have Ryan Rollins already on the roster, so Burries may be playing more off the ball in his debut season.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
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.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
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.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Bobby Portis Gets Dealt to Heat
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis is headed to the Miami Heat in part of a blockbuster trade. Portis moves to Milwaukee with fellow teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo in a huge deal to acquire four players and three first-round picks from the Heat. The veteran forward has spent each of the last six years as a member of the Bucks. He's not a superstar, but Portis has played a consistent role in Milwaukee and helped them win a championship in the past. Last season, Portis averaged 13.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 24.2 minutes per game in 67 contests. The Heat shipped Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to Milwaukee in this deal, so Portis should have a consistent role in the rotation. His fantasy value is unlikely to change significantly, but he should still be a reliable fantasy asset.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
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.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to the Heat in Blockbuster Deal
Center/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Milwaukee is sending Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and a haul of three first-round picks, a swap, and a second-rounder. The two-time MVP pairs with Bam Adebayo to form one of the NBA's best frontcourts and stays a top-tier fantasy option, though his 36-game season last year is a durability flag. The bigger fantasy news sits in Milwaukee, where a rebuild hands Herro the offense as the clear No. 1 option after he topped 20 points a game in each of the past five seasons. Ware also stands to start at center, lifting his rebounding and shot-blocking value, while Jaquez Jr. should see steadier minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Boston Gains Momentum in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Pursuit
The Boston Celtics have a "real shot" at landing Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo in a deal built around Jaylen Brown, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. A league source told Stein that Boston gained momentum over the weekend, with Milwaukee weighing whether a direct framework could work and Miami still in the mix ahead of Tuesday's draft. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, would be the centerpiece, and Milwaukee is believed to be seeking significant draft compensation, potentially including up to three first-round picks and young wing Hugo Gonzalez. The fantasy ripple cuts both ways. Brown carried Boston to an All-NBA season while Jayson Tatum recovered, so a move to a Giannis-less Milwaukee would hand him the offense and a likely usage spike. Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, stays a top-tier fantasy asset anywhere, and slotting next to Tatum and Derrick White would reshape Boston's touch hierarchy.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Bucks Target Miami Youth in Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks
NBA reporter Evan Sidery reports that Milwaukee's asking price in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with Miami could include Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, the No. 13 pick, and a future first, with the Bucks also preferring to reroute Tyler Herro and/or Nikola Jovic for more draft capital. The framework lines up with broader reporting from Marc Stein, and Milwaukee is expected to resolve the situation before the June 23 draft. The fantasy dominoes would be significant. A post-Giannis Bucks team could hand Ware and Jaquez larger developmental roles while putting Myles Turner's long-term role at center in question. In Miami, Antetokounmpo would stay an elite fantasy anchor, though his arrival could trim Bam Adebayo's usage. Herro's outlook is the murkiest, swinging on whether he stays in Milwaukee or gets flipped again.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
