Pete Nance News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Pete Nance waived by Bucks but his time in Milwaukee may not be done The Milwaukee Bucks waived Pete Nance on Oct. 17, but a league source said the team would like to...

OCTOBER 19 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Waived by Milwaukee Nance was waived by the Bucks on Saturday.

Impact The Bucks are trimming down their roster ahead of the regular season, though it's possible that they bring Nance back on a two-way deal. Over 47 regular-season appearances (six starts) with Milwaukee in 2025-26, he averaged 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Nance is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Chicago.

Impact Nance will move into the starting lineup with Milwaukee resting several regulars. In 47 regular-season appearances (six starts) last season, he averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.7 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' looming Pete Nance decision could throw rookies into the deep end If the Milwaukee Bucks cut Pete Nance, it could mean the rookies just became a lot more important.

SEPTEMBER 10 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Pete Nance feels like obvious first casualty of Bucks' lingering roster clog As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to trim their roster, it feels inevitable that Pete Nance will get the boot.

AUGUST 6 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Taylor Jenkins cannot let forgotten Bucks big man get lost in the shuffle New Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins cannot allow Pete Nance to be lost in the roster shuffle.

JULY 30 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Pete Nance immediately rewards Bucks for keeping him in town Pete Nance immediately vindicated the Milwaukee Bucks for re-signing him in NBA Free Agency.

JULY 11 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Back in action Friday Nance (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's Summer League game against the Heat.

Impact Nance didn't play in any of Milwaukee's three California Classic contests, but he's getting a chance for some reps Friday. He signed a two-year contract with the Bucks on Thursday and is aiming to carve out a bench role ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Nance Re-Signs With Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Pete Nance. A 6-9, 226-pound forward/center, Nance played in 47...

JULY 9 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Signs with Bucks Nance (undisclosed) signed a two-year deal with the Bucks on Thursday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

Impact This will be a minimum deal for Nance with a team option for the second season. Across 47 regular-season appearances with the Bucks in 2025-26, Nance averaged 5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.7 minutes per contest.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks change their brutal Pete Nance tune shortly after cutting him loose The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly re-signed Pete Nance after a short stint away from the team.

JULY 9 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Still sidelined Nance (undisclosed) did not play in Monday's 95-89 California Classic Summer League loss to the Kings.

Impact Nance has yet to suit up through three California Classic games. His next opportunity to play comes Friday against the Heat.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Nance Waived By Milwaukee Bucks With the Milwaukee Bucks having 17 rostered players, cuts were going to have to happen at some...

JULY 6 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Doesn't play Sunday Nance (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's 89-69 loss to the Nets in the California Classic Summer League.

Impact Nance was waived by the Bucks on Friday but is still with the team for Summer League. However, he has yet to suit up through two California Classic games. His next chance to play will come Monday against the Kings.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Collateral damage from Bucks' first wave of free agency was obvious but painful The Milwaukee Bucks have waived Pete Nance after the first wave of NBA Free Agency.

JULY 4 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Waived by Milwaukee Nance has been waived by Milwaukee, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact Nance appeared in 47 regular-season games for Milwaukee throughout the 2025-26 campaign. He was mostly a deep bench option for the club, though he was relatively productive in his six regular-season starts, averaging 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.7 steals over 33.3 minutes. Nance should draw interest from at least a few teams around the NBA, but even if the 26-year-old gets signed, he will likely have an uphill climb before earning a consistent role.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up but not playing Sunday Nance (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Sixers but will not play, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Head coach Doc Rivers relayed to reporters that Nance is technically available but will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale. Cormac Ryan, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson should all see an uptick in playing time due to Nance's absence. Nance started in six of his last nine outings with the Bucks, and over that span he averaged 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 threes over 28.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nance (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact If Nance can return for Milwaukee's regular-season finale, he could see quality minutes with Myles Turner (ankle), Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) out. Check back for another update closer to Sunday's tipoff.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Sitting out Friday Nance (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact Nance is the latest injury setback for the shorthanded Bucks. His absence could open things up even more for Ousmane Dieng and Jericho Sims in the frontcourt.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Detroit Nance won't start Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact With Ryan Rollins back in the lineup following a one-game absence due to a hip issue, Nance will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 26-year-old forward has averaged 6.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 22.0 minutes per tilt.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Brooklyn Nance will start Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact With Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) unavailable, Nance will step into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (five games), the 26-year-old forward has averaged 10.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 34.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Nance won't start Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact With Ryan Rollins returning to action, Nance will shift back to a bench role after posting his first career double-double during Friday's loss to Boston. Nance has played at least 30 minutes in seven of the last 10 games (five starts) for the shorthanded Bucks, averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.0 minutes during that stretch while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers first career double-double Nance posted 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Friday's 133-101 loss to Boston.

Impact It was the third-year forward's first career double-double. Nance has played at least 30 minutes in seven of the last 10 games (five starts) for the shorthanded Bucks, averaging 9.3 points, 5.1 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 29.0 minutes during that stretch while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Buck...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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Milwaukee faces Philadelphia, aims to stop road slide

Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks