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Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive 26‑year‑old guard Kevin Porter Jr. minutes before the 4 p.m. roster deadline, trimming their squad to 15 players. Porter, who posted 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists over 36 starts in 2025‑26, opts into a $5.39 M player option before becoming a free agent. His turbulent career includes a 2019 trade, a volatile stint with Houston, legal issues, and short‑term contracts with Oklahoma City, a year in Greece, and the LA Clippers. With a crowded guard room bolstered by Tyler Herro, Brayden Burries, Kasparas Jakucionis and Ryan Rollins, the Bucks likely would have limited his minutes. Porter now seeks a new team where his offense can thrive.
Bucks Reacts Survey: Has your level of optimism changed after the preseason?
SB Nation Reacts surveys Bucks fans after the team’s 2-3 preseason run. While newcomers Brayden Burris and Nate Ament impressed (Ament later suffered an ankle injury) and Ryan Rollins showed progress, coach Taylor Jenkins earned praise for his tactical direction. However, the Bucks struggled in stretches, and high‑profile additions like Kel’el Ware and veterans Trent, Kuzma, and Turner delivered inconsistent performances. The poll asks whether fans’ optimism has shifted now that the preseason is over and the regular season looms.
Rulebook: 2026-27 NBA points of emphasis and areas of focus
The NBA’s 2026‑27 officiating rulebook rolls out five key points of emphasis ahead of Opening Day on Oct. 20. Officials will clamp down on players using their off‑arm to push defenders, and illegal two‑handed screens will be penalized after a surge of fouls by players like Jericho Sims. Flopping now triggers a non‑unsportsmanlike technical plus a free throw if it meets the STEM (Secondary, Theatrical, Exaggerated, Movement) criteria. Coaches and defenders must avoid reckless closeouts and stop wasting time after fouls, or face delay‑of‑game penalties. Brew Hoop breaks down each rule with video links and examples, letting fans see how the changes could impact teams such as the Bucks and Kings.
Jon Horst, what have you got?
With opening night (for the Bucks) just three days away, I want to highlight something we haven’t really talked about in much depth yet: this will be the first time we’ll see a Jon Horst-constructed team without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Moreover, this marks the first rebuild Horst has ever spearheaded (even if nobody wants to call […]
Bucks request waivers on Pete Nance, Johni Broome, and Jake Stephens
The Milwaukee Bucks have made the first of two moves needed to trim their roster to 15 standard contracts ahead of the 4:00 p.m. CT deadline on October 19, requesting waivers on Pete Nance, Johni Broome, and Jake Stephens. The Bucks announced the news via a media release and also on X: We have requested […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans conflicted on how to finalise roster
The question that’s stuck on everyone’s lips like a remnant of American cheese after a gluttonous stop at the drive-thru, “How will the Milwaukee Bucks trim their roster to 15 by opening night?”, continues to bemuddle Bucks fans. We mostly agree on removing the dead wood, but there’s reason to keep that around too. We […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Pacers 127 (OT)
The Milwaukee Bucks won a nail-biter against the Indiana Pacers in overtime! Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 25 points on 10/16 shooting (5/7 from deep), while Pascal Siakam dazzled for the Pacers with 24 on 8/10 shooting in less than 20 minutes. It was Kasparas Jakucionis, though, who stole the show late and basically […]
Milwaukee Bucks move home opener tip-off time for World Series
The Milwaukee Bucks are moving the start time for their regular-season home opener on October 23 against the Chicago Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. local time as the Milwaukee Brewers prepare to host Game 1 of the 2026 World Series the same night. The news was announced on the team’s X account Friday […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers Preseason Preview & Game Thread: One last tune-up
The Milwaukee Bucks venture to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on their mid-west rival Indiana Pacers in both sides’ preseason finale tonight. The Bucks have looked expectantly up and down this preseason, as Taylor Jenkins tries to find cohesion within an essentially brand new roster—11 of the 19 rostered players weren’t with the team to begin […]
Heard ‘em Say: Roster news, podcast announcements, and (more) draft disappointments
Folks, we’ve got a full plate of news in today’s edition of Heard ‘em Say, including fresh intel on how the Bucks are trying to whittle down their roster to 15, another draft-related horror story, and a Bucks fan favourite has started a podcast. Let’s rip into it! Roster developments On Wednesday, Jake Fischer reported […]
Ranking games in a playoff series
We are back with another subjective ranking by yours truly. This time, I ranked the seven playoff games from least entertaining to most entertaining. Though this is obviously a site about the Bucks, we are taking a detour for this article and applying it to any random team. Simple exercise to kill some time before […]
Show Out: Your most obscure NBA jersey
The NBA recently announced its seventh annual NBA Jersey Day (yes, that’s a thing). And I recently indulged (okay, overindulged) in role-player nostalgia. So, what better time to open up dialogue about our own jersey collections? More specifically, which jerseys lie in the deepest, weirdest recesses of your closets? The actual celebration NBA Jersey Day […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Bulls 125, Bucks 104
The Milwaukee Bucks… got gored… by the Chicago Bulls tonight, falling in their final home preseason game before the regular season tips off next week. Kam Jones led the Bucks in scoring with 23 points, while Brayden Burries and Kasparas Jakucionis finished with 19 and 18, respectively. Matas Buzelis starred for the Bulls with 19 […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Don’t get gored
The Milwaukee Bucks are back home tonight to play the Chicago Bulls in game four of the preseason. The Bucks fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday in an all-around clunker. Almost as soon as Milwaukee’s starters began to sub out, it looked like the offense was playing in mud, highlighted by a stellar 0/8 […]
Bucks Reacts Survey: Who should Milwaukee cut?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. The elephant has been in the (locker) room all offseason and, despite anticipation of its removal, it remains. Of course, this particular elephant is which players […]
Positional Size: What’s old is new again, but can today’s Bucks deliver better results?
“Positional size” was the term Jon Horst used repeatedly in connection with Brayden Burries and Nate Ament during his post-draft press conference. And yes, while striving for as much positional size as possible is very much en vogue right now across the broader basketball world, it feels like the Bucks, in particular, are making a […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Hornets 105, Bucks 90
The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Charlotte Hornets. Tyler Herro led all Bucks scorers with 18 points in 23 minutes, followed by Ryan Rollins (12 in 23) and Kyle Kuzma (12 in 22). Brandon Miller—marked as day-to-day before the game—showed out, dropping 18 points in 23 minutes. Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, and Kasparas Jakucionis were […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Hornets 105, Bucks 90
The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Charlotte Hornets. Tyler Herro led all Bucks scorers with 18 points in 23 minutes, followed by Ryan Rollins (12 in 23) and Kyle Kuzma (12 in 22). Brandon Miller—marked as day-to-day before the game—showed out, dropping 18 points in 23 minutes. Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, and Kasparas Jakucionis were […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Go time
Game three of the preseason pits the Milwaukee Bucks against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. After falling to the Wolves, the Bucks erased a 24-point deficit against the Thunder to win 128-126. Myles Turner (19 points), Kel’el Ware (18 points, 12 rebounds), and Brayden Burries (16 points) led the way with some big outings. They face […]
Bucks Reacts Survey Results: Fans (mostly) want experimentation in the preseason
With the preseason well underway, we wanted to check the pulse of Bucks fans on how coach Taylor Jenkins should approach the preseason and what he hopes to achieve. Specifically, asked whether Jenkins should prioritise continuity or experimentation, each with its own pros and cons. Well, the verdict was decisive, with 84% of fans voting […]
Roundtable: The gang makes some season predictions (Part II)
Yesterday, you read Part I of our first Roundtable for the year, where we talked shop: Bucks record, offensive and defensive ratings, team MVP, and who will make the biggest leap. You know, the more typical season predictions. Part II similarly predicts what’s ahead—but gets a little bolder. Enjoy! Who (or what) will be the […]
Ranking the Roster: Roundup and open thread
For the first time since its inception, Giannis Antetokounmpo is not the winner of Brew Hoop’s Ranking the Roster series. That honour now belongs to Tyler Herro, who will ply his trade for his hometown team this season (and beyond?). And while this means the Bucks are in a very different state than in years […]
Roundtable: The gang makes some season predictions (Part I)
With the preseason already up and running, it’s time for our signature Roundtable, where Brew Hoop staff put their meteorologist hats on and forecast the future, hoping their words don’t come back to bite them (like last year—eek!). This time, despite the name, it was less roundtable and more secret ballot—so you know what you’re […]
Preseason Rapid Recap: Bucks 128, Thunder 126
Bucks win! In their second preseason game, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a road W against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Myles Turner had a monster game for Milwaukee, scoring a team-high 19 points in 22 minutes. However, it was Brayden Burries who starred late, closing out the game in clutch fashion. Aday Mara led the Thunder […]
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Baby steps
The Milwaukee Bucks play the Oklahoma City Thunder for game two of their preseason campaign tonight. The Bucks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a disappointing first outing where their lacklustre defence was put on full display, especially in transition. That said, the game also included some real positive flashes from Brayden Burries and Nate […]
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