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Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
Porter averaged 17.4 points and 7.4 assists before Milwaukee chose younger backcourt options in a roster crunch, officials said.
- On Monday, the Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. ahead of the NBA's roster deadline, finalizing their backcourt composition for the season.
- The roster move reflects the team's retooling during its first season without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to Miami in the offseason.
- Although injuries limited Porter to 38 games last season, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals when available.
- Waiving Porter opens playing time for younger backcourt performers including rookie Brayden Burries and 20-year-old Kasparas Jaku ionis, who will complement returning guard Ryan Rollins and 2025 All-Star Tyler Herro.
- The Bucks open their regular season on Wednesday in Washington after selecting Burries out of Arizona with the 10th overall pick in this year's draft.
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Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second
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