Kasparas Jakucionis News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks' biggest wild card for next season is already crystal clear Kasparas Jakucionis is the biggest wild card for the Milwaukee Bucks heading into next season following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

6 DAYS AGO • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Doesn't play Saturday Jakucionis (rest) didn't play in Saturday's 96-94 Summer League win over Philadelphia.

Impact Jakucionis took a seat for both of Milwaukee's final two Summer League outings. Over two Las Vegas Summer League outings, he averaged 9.0 points, 5.0 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per tilt.

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Won't play due to rest Jakucionis (rest) isn't playing in Wednesday's Summer League contest against the Hornets, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Impact Jakucionis is expected to operate as a backup option in the Bucks backcourt after he was acquired in the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to Miami. The second-year guard will aim to return to the hardwood when the Bucks play their next Summer League game over the weekend. Jakucionis is averaging 9.0 points and 5.0 assists per game in two Summer League appearances.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 12 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Scores 11 points in SL loss Friday Jakucionis finished with 11 points (2-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 21 minutes in Friday's 119-86 Summer League loss to Miami.

Impact Jakucionis played sparingly throughout his inaugural season in 2025-26. However, the 20-year-old still had moments of productivity, averaging 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 45.8 percent in 12 regular-season starts. Although Jakucionis has already demonstrated he can play a meaningful role when needed, he could continue to have issues getting consistent minutes in Milwaukee. Still, with Tyler Herro (foot) and Kevin Porter (knee) known for durability issues, the door is open for Jakucionis to carve out a path to playing time.

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JULY 6 • Associated Press

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JULY 2 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

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Traded to Bucks Jakucionis was traded to Milwaukee Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Also included, the Bucks will receive Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Tyler Herro and picks, while the Heat wi...

Impact Jakucionis spent his inaugural season with the Heat. While the 2025 No. 20 overall pick wasn't a consistent producer, he showed flashes of promise by averaging 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.3 blocks, 0.8 steals and 45.8 percent shooting from deep across 24.3 minutes in 12 regular-season starts. Jakucionis is viewed as a young, up-and-coming player, though he may be a few years away from earning a stable role in the Bucks' rotation. With that in mind, he still could exceed expectations throughout training camp and earn meaningful minutes early in the 2026-27 campaign.

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JUNE 23 • Associated Press

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JUNE 11 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kel'el Ware isn't the only Heat gem Bucks must poach in a Giannis trade The Milwaukee Bucks should be all over Kasparas Jakucionis if they trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.

MAY 24 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Won't start versus Atlanta Jakucionis won't start in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Jakucionis got the start in Friday's 140-117 win over the Wizards. However, with Davion Mitchell (shoulder) returning from his one-game absence, Jakucionis will move back to a reserve role.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Takes advantage of spot start Jakucionis notched 16 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 140-117 win over Washington.

Impact The Heat rested several players Friday, meaning Jakucionis got another start in the backcourt, and the rookie took full advantage of the opportunity -- he posted his best scoring mark since March 12, when he scored 18 points in a start against the Bucks. The Heat have already locked up a Play-In berth, so it wouldn't be surprising if they rest their regulars Sunday against the Hawks, which could pave the way for Jakucionis to make another start in the final day of the regular season. Jakucionis has posted solid numbers when given the chance, as he's scored in double digits in five of his 12 starts as a rookie this season, and while he's a work in progress, he's shown glimpses of his talent. This game was another example of how he belongs in an NBA rotation on a steady basis.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Jakucionis will start Friday's game against the Wizards, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Impact With Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Davion Mitchell all unavailable for Friday's contest, the rookie first-round pick will rejoin the starting five. Jakucionis had recently been squeezed out of Miami's streamlined rotation, but the severely depleted backcourt will force him back into a significant role. The last time Jakucionis drew a spot start with both Herro and Powell sidelined on March 12, he was highly productive, logging 18 points, seven rebounds, and five three-pointers across 35 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from rotation Monday Jakucionis (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Heat's 119-109 win over the 76ers.

Impact Head coach Erik Spoelstra ran out an extremely streamlined nine-man rotation Monday, handing six players at least 30 minutes while playing two others (Simone Fontecchio and Dru Smith) less than 10 minutes. Jakucionis ended up being one of the casualties from the rotation, as Spoelstra turned to Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez and Smith to play point guard when Davion Mitchell was off the floor. While the Heat won't necessarily stick with this rotation configuration moving forward, it's nonetheless an indication that Jakucionis' role could be volatile from game to game. The rookie first-round pick had appeared in each of Miami's previous 22 contests, averaging 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 19.9 minutes while shooting 50 percent from the floor.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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