Milwaukee Bucks once again fell in the first round of the play-off of the Eastern Conference, losing to Indiana Pacers in sweeping the 4-1 gentlemen. When Bucks look into the future, characterized above all with the endless rumors about the times of Giannis Antetokunmpo in Milwaukee, one Bucks player has a good chance to prove himself in the 2025-26 season.
Kevin Porter Jr. He had good moments for Milwaukee Bucks in 2024-25
Milwaukee Bucks made several moves during the NBA trade date in 2025, and one of them was the guardian of the Kevin Porter Jr. purchased from Los Angeles Clippers on February 7, porter Jr. He joined Bucks and immediately showed a promise.
In 30 games from Milwaukee Porter Jr. He scored an average of 11.3 points per match at above average performance. After the start of the year of firing 24% from the distant range with Clippers, he shot over 40% from a distance in Bucks uniform.
Porter Jr. He had six 20-point performances for the band, many double double, and even 10-11-14 triple doubles against Dallas Mavericks on March 3. He showed that he could be a good reflection, start a point fire and get numbers in a column of scoring.
IN after the seasonPorter Jr. He did not have his best general show, but it concerned almost the whole team. In the game 1 he had 12 points, 5 boards and 5 decades in less than 30 minutes. He went to the free kick line 8 times and caused all Bucks to lose at 19. Game 2, his minutes fell to 15 due to three revolutions. Game 3, porter Jr. She went 0-5 from the pitch with just 1 point, although Bucks won the match.
The game 4 saw Porter Jr. He hit five triple ones, although Bucks was gigantic for most of the competition and lost at 26. Game 5, Porter probably had his best performance. He played almost 48 minutes because of overtime, he had 11 points and 7 assists and was the second best in the team in Plus/Minus. However, Bucks lost the game and the series.
Kevin Porter Jr. He has a great chance ahead.
WITH Player’s option Porter Jr. It has a chance to decide on a basic salary worth $ 2.5 million per year. Although it is not clear if the porter Jr. He will want to stay, it would make sense, considering how much time he will have.
After the injury of Achilles Damian Lillard, he will probably miss the vast portions of the next season. Except for the takeover of a free agent, porter Jr. He can try to do one of the initial guard items. Last year he only started two matches for Milwaukee, but the opportunity to be the initial seasonal can be on the table if he wanted to stay.
Milwaukee may not be interested in signing Porter Jr. for a larger, long -term contract, but if Porter Jr. He is satisfied with the money for the player’s option and the prospect of starting the play-off caliber team, he can earn a lot of money on his next offer. If Porter Jr. He was able to continue his performance, creating games and victories, he could be on a great contract of the next summer, regardless of whether it is from Milwaukee or not.
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