The Milwaukee Bucks have a checklist this offseason that’s longer than a Wisconsin winter. General manager Jon Horst is heading into a pivotal offseason filled with roster questions and financial implications.
Not included here is the statuses of Doc Rivers or two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Both are under contract for the 2025–26 season, and unless someone wants a change of scenery, those situations won’t heat up just yet.
For now, let’s walk through the pressing personnel decisions the Bucks must make as they head into another pivotal summer.
Player Options
Bobby Portis
After pocketing $12.6 million this past season, Portis holds a $13.5 million player option for 2025–26. Whether he chooses to run it back or test the waters could come down to how much he values stability versus one last swing at a bigger payday.
Kevin Porter Jr.
Acquired at the trade deadline, Porter Jr. gave Milwaukee an unexpected jolt off the bench. His $2.6 million player option seems likely to be declined — a bet on himself after rebuilding some stock in a Bucks uniform.
Pat Connaughton
Connaughton logged only 41 games — his fewest since year two — but he holds a $9.4 million option for next season. That kind of guaranteed money is tough to pass up, especially considering his limited market value. Expect him to pick it up.
Non-Guaranteed Contracts
AJ Green
After a breakout year, AJ Green has gone from fringe roster guy to dark horse Most Improved Player candidate. The Bucks will likely guarantee his contract, but don’t be surprised if they get ahead of the curve and lock him up with a modest extension.
Andre Jackson Jr.
Once touted as Milwaukee’s best on-ball defender, Jackson Jr. mysteriously vanished from the rotation after the trade deadline. At $2.2 million, his contract is a bargain — expect the Bucks to hold onto this versatile wing unless something unforeseen happens.
Chris Livingston
Chris Livingston has been M.I.A. since being drafted with the 58th overall pick in 2023. With no real development or minutes to speak of, the writing appears to be on the wall. Milwaukee may finally cut bait here.
Restricted Free Agent
Ryan Rollins
Rollins quietly climbed the ladder from two-way status to a reliable bench contributor. Since he’s a restricted free agent, the Bucks can match any offers — and they’d be wise to secure him on a team-friendly deal. He could fill a much-needed role as the backup point guard next season.
Unrestricted Free Agents
Brook Lopez
The Bucks helped rejuvenate Lopez’s career after scooping him up in 2018, transforming him into one of the league’s top three-and-D bigs. But Father Time is undefeated. At 37 and slowing down, Milwaukee faces a tough call: run it back one more time or turn the page?
Gary Trent Jr.
Trent Jr. lit it up from deep, shooting a sizzling 41.6 percent from three. The Bucks would love to keep him — especially if a new coaching staff unleashes him with a larger offensive role. His market could determine how creative they’ll need to be.
Taurean Prince
Prince started 73 games, but the end of the road might be near. His defense has dipped, and with limited shot creation and explosiveness, Milwaukee may look elsewhere for fresh legs and more upside.
Jericho Sims
A mobile big who fits modern defensive schemes, Sims has intriguing tools. But his lack of shooting chops clogs up the lane — and his future in Milwaukee may hinge directly on whether Brook Lopez returns or retires.