# Bucks release Kevin Porter Jr. before season opener

> Milwaukee Bucks cut Kevin Porter Jr. days before 2026-27 NBA season starts.
- Title: Bucks release Kevin Porter Jr. before season opener · Newsweek
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/bucks-make-surprising-kevin-porter-jr-decision-before-season-opener-12595542
- Author: Bryan Colbert Jr.
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: milwaukee bucks, kevin porter jr, nba, 2026-27 season, roster decision, giannis antetokounmpo
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr. to reshape backcourt ahead of 2026-27 NBA season.