From Newsweek · Bryan Colbert Jr. · · 40s
Bucks release Kevin Porter Jr. before season opener
Milwaukee Bucks cut Kevin Porter Jr. days before 2026-27 NBA season starts.
In brief
Milwaukee Bucks cut Kevin Porter Jr. days before 2026-27 NBA season starts. Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr. to reshape backcourt ahead of 2026-27 NBA season. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr.
Milwaukee waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. days before the 2026-27 NBA season starts.
Porter's 2025-26 stats
Porter averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 38 games.
Bucks roster changes
Team traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat and added Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis.
Coach Jenkins' comment
Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins called the roster decision 'another extremely difficult decision'.
The essence
Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr. to reshape backcourt ahead of 2026-27 NBA season.
