# Milwaukee Bucks Guard Battle

> Milwaukee Bucks face backup point guard competition after Miami Heat trade.
- Title: Milwaukee Bucks Guard Battle · Milwaukee Bucks On SI
- Summary: Milwaukee Bucks face backup point guard competition after Miami Heat trade. Kevin Porter Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis compete for Milwaukee Bucks backup point…
- Keywords: milwaukee bucks, kevin porter jr, kasparas jakucionis, miami heat, taylor jenkins, ryan rollins, tyler herro, brayden burries, nba, preseason, sports, Milwaukee
- Source: Milwaukee Bucks On SI — https://si.com/nba/bucks/onsi/an-intriguing-position-battle-for-the-milwaukee-bucks-01m4pgrtbkmh
- Published: 2026-10-12T12:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: milwaukee bucks, kevin porter jr, kasparas jakucionis, miami heat, taylor jenkins, ryan rollins, tyler herro, brayden burries, nba, preseason, sports
## Bucks team depth uncertain
Milwaukee Bucks acquired new pieces after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat.
## Guard position complexity
Milwaukee has abundance of guards with two from Miami after trade.
## Point and shooting guard locked
Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro secure starting guard roles.
## Brayden Burries versatile
No.10 overall pick can play both guard positions.
## Kevin Porter Jr. returns
Porter exercises $5.39m player option for Milwaukee.
## Porter's preseason performance
Porter scores 7 points in 19 minutes against Timberwolves.
## Kasparas Jakucionis debut
Jakucionis plays 18 minutes against Thunder for 10 points.
## Jakucionis' summer league stats
Jakucionis averaged 9 points, 5 assists and 2.5 steals in summer league.
## Jakucionis' first game impact
Jakucionis proves productive in first game against Thunder.
## Bucks guard competition
Porter and Jakucionis compete for backup point guard role.
## Key takeaway

Kevin Porter Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis compete for Milwaukee Bucks backup point guard role after Miami Heat trade.