2025 Free Agency

[mufan2003]

The legal negotiating period began at 5pm CT today, June 30. Players can start signing contracts on July 6 at 11am CT.

[mufan2003]

Bobby Portis back on a 3-year deal:

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939430268730818883

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Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 unprotected 1st-round pick to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson:

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939822818667241921

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Brook Lopez signs 2-year, $18 million deal with the LA Clippers:

https://x.com/ESPNMilwaukee/status/1939834121439547709

Tremendous 7-year career with the Bucks.....2 Eastern Conference Finals appearances and 1 NBA Championship. He really transformed his game upon arriving, under Budenholzer, floor spacing and shot-blocking.

[mufan2003]

Yeah baby! Kevin Porter Jr. back to the Bucks on a 2-year deal (PO for 26-27).

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939824442386919773

Love what he showed upon arriving in Milwaukee......length, quickness, tenacity and only 25. Lillard may still be able to return late in the regular season (March?).

[mufan2003]

Need to get Gary Trent Jr. signed, only 26 and showed against Indiana what he can do being on a good team come playoff time. Also had a great 2nd half of the regular season, after he settled in and got comfortable.

The shooting that can be put around Giannis (at Center) with Trent, Green, Portis.....Lillard when healthy and Porter Jr. can knock it down. Bucks also high on 2nd-year player Tyler Smith.....now 6'11":

https://x.com/MalikThr33sly/status/1936234172529463523

[mufan2003]

Taurean Prince returns:

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939858711310487647?t=xWZFrDEctoknBpRFzlmziw&s=19

[mufan2003]

There we go, Gary Trent is back!

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939877334510707180?t=zpvX_hMz-h7zUN1PnANlDw&s=19

[Goose85]

I am very happy to see they brought back Porter, Trent, and Prince. The key to me was Porter and Trent. Both were smart to stay, with Lillard out they will get a chance to play significant minutes and make some future money.

Best of luck to Brook Lopez, he played great for the Bucks in his time and I will cheer for him to succeed at his next stop.

Now the Bucks need to figure out who will play the post.

[Goose85]

Wow, the Bucks waive Lillard (spread salary over 5 years).

Bucks sign Myles Turner. That is a huge signing. Much younger version of Brook Lopez. The move also directly impacts a competitor in Indiana.

The question becomes, where does the other scoring come from without Lillard? Is there another move to come?

[Goose85]

Bucks sign Gary Harris to a two year contract. A lot of action in Milwaukee.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/bucks-gary-harris-agree-to-two-year-deal.html

[mufan2003]

Wow, the Bucks waive Lillard (spread salary over 5 years).

Bucks sign Myles Turner. That is a huge signing. Much younger version of Brook Lopez. The move also directly impacts a competitor in Indiana.

The question becomes, where does the other scoring come from without Lillard? Is there another move to come?

Wow! Just catching up now. With the mindset of Giannis being here another 8-10 years, it was probably time to face reality and get younger across the board ASAP.

Myles Turner is 29 (Brook Lopez was 37) and Damian Lillard turns 35 in 2 weeks. Bittersweet, no doubt, but Lillard has gotten injured the last 2 postseasons. This might sound harsh, but I think they are getting out at the right time. At times, with Lillard out, the ball movement was better and a bit like the Pacers offense. I love Lillard's shooting, he is in the same category with Curry, I just wonder if it got to the point of weighing the money versus age/availability and long-term outlook with Giannis finishing his career in Milwaukee.

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https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/1940065558017552566

https://x.com/spotrac/status/1940070042189615428

https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1940072767476703596 (He'll get over it, getting out at the right time)

https://x.com/ESPNMilwaukee/status/1939887502149722211

[Goose85]

The Bucks should be close to what is going on with the Dame injury recovery, and like you said mufan2003, they might be thinking it is a good time to get out.

If Dame can't play at all next year, then you only have him one more year. With age and coming off the injury and blood clots, seems like 4 years of Turner for one year of Dame is a pretty good trade off.

Can the Bucks get anything for Kuzma, or is he worth keeping?

[mufan2003]

Kuzma....underwhelming postseason performance to say the least. I am sure Jon Horst and the organization will be doing their due diligence in regards to all facets of the team. Not sure if you can get something better in return for Kuzma. Positive spin would be hoping he performs better with a full season in Milwaukee, versus coming over mid-season before the trade deadline.

I have always liked his size, length and still relatively young.....he shows flashes but needs to become more consistent and reliable.

[Goose85]

In what appears to be a salary dump, the Bucks trade Connaughton to the Hornets, along with future 2nd round picks, for a guy that is likely to go back to Europe to play.

Bucks also re-signed Jerico Sims.

[mufan2003]

:cool:

https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1940081222622863481

[mufan2003]

More on Turner acquisition:

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1940071404520841233

https://x.com/esidery/status/1940071923351790045

[mufan2003]

A bit surprising:

https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1940112839676764518

[Goose85]

A bit surprising:

https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1940112839676764518

That is interesting, as I thought he was a pretty good development player. Hopefully they still consider bringing him back.

Wonder if that means something else is in play at the point guard position. Maybe a Kuzma move?

[mufan2003]

https://x.com/Fullcourtpass/status/1940928177637040635?t=B94sccaOv4Ls8drvLH2jtA&s=19

[Goose85]

While I'm not a big fan of Bradley Beale, should he get waived he is an option. Not as a point guard, but for some additional scoring.

Not sure how much Chris Paul has left in the tank.

[Goose85]

Glad they brought back Rollins. I think he has a lot of potential.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/ryan-rollins-bucks-agree-to-three-year-deal.html

[mufan2003]

Glad they brought back Rollins. I think he has a lot of potential.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/ryan-rollins-bucks-agree-to-three-year-deal.html

I agree, glad to see him back in the fold.

[mufan2003]

While I'm not a big fan of Bradley Beale, should he get waived he is an option. Not as a point guard, but for some additional scoring.

Not sure how much Chris Paul has left in the tank.

I didn't realize Chris Paul was 40! Yeah, not sure about that. Not the same player he was 4 years ago in the NBA Finals. Need to be forward looking and not nostalgic towards the past.

If Beal is bought out, being 32, that seems more in line with the Bucks' current plan (younger players around Giannis). However, possibly some attitude issues around Beal, there seem to be complaints towards him wherever he goes. Similar to Deandre Ayton.

[mufan2003]

Pacers had every intention of keeping Turner and going well into luxury tax territory to do so.....the Bucks surprised them.

https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/1942273761698263277

[Goose85]

Pacers had every intention of keeping Turner and going well into luxury tax territory to do so.....the Bucks surprised them.

https://x.com/WISHNews8/status/1942273761698263277

Easy to say now - ha.

I think the Bucks are a better team now than the Pacers.

[Goose85]

Sounds like Bucks are interested in Beale as are others.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/07/free-agent-rumors-guards-kuminga-pacers-hayes.html

[mufan2003]

Milwaukee Bucks 2025 NBA summer league roster
The following players (in alphabetical order) are on the initial summer league roster:

Keta Bates-Diop 6-8, 229, Qingdao (China Basketball Association)
Jean-Jacques Boissy, 6-0, 146, Al Ahli Tripoli, (Basketball Africa Association)
Jamaree Bouyea, 6-2, 180, Milwaukee Bucks
John Butler Jr., 7-0, 190, Wisconsin Herd (G-League)
Gary Chivichyan, 6-4, 200, Homenetmen Beirut
Rob Disibio, 6-6, 210, Moncada Energy Agrigento
Terrence Edwards Jr., 6-6, 190, Louisville
Frankie Fidler, 6-7, 217, Michigan State
Andre Jackson Jr., 6-6, 209, Milwaukee Bucks
David Joplin, 6-8, 225, Marquette
Chris Livingston, 6-6, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Bogoljub Marković,, 6-11, 210, Mega Basket, Serbia (Adriatic Basketball Association)
Pete Nance 6-10, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Markquis Nowell, 5-7, 160, Rio Grande Valley Vipers (G-League)
Cormac Ryan, 6-5, 195, Oklahoma City Blue (G-League)
Mark Sears, 6-1, 185, Alabama
Tyler Smith, 6-9, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Wade Taylor IV, 6-0, 180, Texas A&M
Blaise Threatt, 6-3, 210, Weber State
Malik Williams, 6-11, 250 Sioux Falls Sky Force (G-League)

[mufan2003]

Milwaukee Bucks 2025 NBA summer league roster
The following players (in alphabetical order) are on the initial summer league roster:

Keta Bates-Diop 6-8, 229, Qingdao (China Basketball Association)
Jean-Jacques Boissy, 6-0, 146, Al Ahli Tripoli, (Basketball Africa Association)
Jamaree Bouyea, 6-2, 180, Milwaukee Bucks
John Butler Jr., 7-0, 190, Wisconsin Herd (G-League)
Gary Chivichyan, 6-4, 200, Homenetmen Beirut
Rob Disibio, 6-6, 210, Moncada Energy Agrigento
Terrence Edwards Jr., 6-6, 190, Louisville
Frankie Fidler, 6-7, 217, Michigan State
Andre Jackson Jr., 6-6, 209, Milwaukee Bucks
David Joplin, 6-8, 225, Marquette
Chris Livingston, 6-6, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Bogoljub Marković,, 6-11, 210, Mega Basket, Serbia (Adriatic Basketball Association)
Pete Nance 6-10, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Markquis Nowell, 5-7, 160, Rio Grande Valley Vipers (G-League)
Cormac Ryan, 6-5, 195, Oklahoma City Blue (G-League)
Mark Sears, 6-1, 185, Alabama
Tyler Smith, 6-9, 220, Milwaukee Bucks
Wade Taylor IV, 6-0, 180, Texas A&M
Blaise Threatt, 6-3, 210, Weber State
Malik Williams, 6-11, 250 Sioux Falls Sky Force (G-League)

I am interested in seeing how the players in bold perform.

[mufan2003]

This is a nice pickup, only 25. 15th overall pick in 2020 draft. He has had some nice games against the Bucks.

https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1944193218717135315

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anthoco01.html