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Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalize their season-opening roster

The Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Let go by Milwaukee Porter was waived by the Bucks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Porter will need to search for an opportunity elsewhere after failing to secure a place on the regular-season roster. He averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals in 38 regular-season appearances a year ago with Milwaukee.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in win Porter finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 15 minutes in Friday's 128-127 preseason overtime win over Indiana.

Impact While Porter had four turnovers, he was active on both sides of the floor to help the Bucks earn the win. The 2019 No. 30 overall pick had a quality 2025-26 campaign from a statistical standpoint, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals over 33.2 minutes per outing. However, he was limited to 38 regular-season games. Porter is currently projected to come off the bench in 2026-27, though a decrease in minutes may actually help him stay healthy throughout the season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Unavailable versus Bulls Porter (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Chicago, Cameron Ezeir of CBS58 reports.

Impact Porter has appeared in two of the Bucks' preseason games. His final chance to play before the start of the regular season will come Friday against Indiana.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Wednesday Porter (coach's decision) was inactive for Wednesday's 128-126 preseason win over Oklahoma City.

Impact Porter did not suit up as Milwaukee continued its preseason evaluations. The veteran guard's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Charlotte, assuming he is available.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Early camp speculations could put Kevin Porter Jr. in control of Bucks' bench Kevin Porter Jr. looks poised to come off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks after the team released some interesting photos.

OCTOBER 3 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Practicing in full Porter has been participating in training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in April.

Impact Porter's procedure ended his 2025-26 campaign after 38 regular-season appearances, during which he averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 33.2 minutes per game. His clearance for camp indicates he's moved past the knee issue entering 2026-27, though Porter will face increased competition for backcourt minutes following the offseason addition of Tyler Herro.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Porter Jr. reafirms commitment to Bucks, but his future remains unclear Kevin Porter Jr. wants to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks long-term. For that to come true, he'll need to build on last year's career season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

A healthy Kevin Porter Jr. is an overlooked piece of the Bucks' puzzle After countless injuries last season, Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is finally fully healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Who should be the starting point guard for the Bucks: Ryan Rollins or Kevin Porter Jr. Heading into the NBA season, head coach Taylor Jenkins is going to have to make a decision that even Milwaukee Bucks fans can't agree on. Am...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Does Kevin Porter Jr. fit with this Bucks rebuild? Kevin Porter Jr. is in an interesting spot as he enters his third season with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 25-year-old exercised his $5.39 milli...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

Bennedict Mathurin acquisition would make Bucks starter unavoidably expendable The Milwaukee Bucks have interest in restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, which could make Kevin Porter Jr. expendable.

JULY 31 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kevin Porter Jr. creates logjam Bucks have no concrete answer for Kevin Porter Jr. is back, and the Milwaukee Bucks suddenly have a massive roster crunch at guard.

JUNE 26 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Exercises player option Porter exercised his $5.39 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Porter (knee) had a quality 2025-26 season from a statistical standpoint, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 0.5 blocks and a career-high 2.2 steals across 33.2 minutes. However, the 26-year-old logged only 38 games and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in April. It's unknown when Porter will be cleared to suit up, though durability concerns could keep him on the bench regularly for the Bucks during the 2026-27 campaign, especially with Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro in the equation. Still, if Porter stays healthy, he can provide valuable minutes for a team that no longer has Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

The Bucks may have a Kevin Porter Jr. problem brewing The Milwaukee Bucks’ front office has a growing conundrum on their hands, and it’s being wholly influenced by the league’s latest market-set...

JUNE 22 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. plans just keep getting more perplexing With the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly targeting guards this summer, there is no telling what will happen with Kevin Porter Jr.

JUNE 20 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Latest Bucks draft pursuit raises obvious Kevin Porter Jr. question The Milwaukee Bucks, per reports, are eyeing a guard in Labaron Philon Jr. in the upcoming draft lottery. Their starting guard in Kevin Port...

JUNE 3 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. dilemma only intensified by shift in draft discourse Drafting a guard in the 2026 NBA Draft would complicate the Milwaukee Bucks' potential Kevin Porter Jr. decision in free agency.

MAY 26 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

"There wasn't a man in the house" - Jamal Crawford on mentoring Kevin Porter Jr., whose father ended up in prison for murder At one point, it seemed as though KPJ’s fiery character was inherited from his late father.

APRIL 16 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Bucks continue to win Kevin Porter Jr. trade as former guard struggles to find home The Milwaukee Bucks landed Kevin Porter Jr. at a bargain, and the trade continues to get better and better for the Bucks as MarJon Beauchamp...

APRIL 15 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future

The postseason is starting without the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time in a decade

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak

Doc Rivers is stepping down as Milwaukee Bucks coach, capping a tumultuous year in which he was selected for the Hall of Fame while his injury-riddled team fell far short of expect...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Doc Rivers isn't expected back as Bucks' coach next season, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Milwaukee faces Philadelphia, aims to stop road slide

Milwaukee heads into a matchup against Philadelphia as losers of five road games in a row

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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