With just the 47th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the festivities might not seem to exciting for the Milwaukee Bucks compared to other teams. However, it feels as if there will be plenty of late-round talent available that could make its way onto this roster one way or another. That said, let us analyze a few moves that could make the draft successful for Milwaukee.
47th pick - Hunter Sallis
Per HoopsHype's draft workout tracker, Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis is the highest-rated prospect the Milwaukee Bucks have worked out yet. Their interest in the youngster makes plenty of sense, as he's the type of energetic, athletic wing this team could use. His scoring punch and defensive tenacity are attributes that could help him find his footing in the NBA sooner rather than later.
Yes, Sallis has his drawbacks. He's not a great perimeter shooter, just 33.3 percent in college, and his skinny frame makes him a potential one-on-one concern defensively at the next level when it comes to defending bigger wings and forwards. However, the good just might outweigh the bad here, giving the Milwaukee Bucks an electric wing who could provide a needed spark.
Undrafted free agent - Micah Peavy
Micah Peavy is all over the place in mock drafts. If he goes undrafted, a likely scenario, he will garner no shortage of interest. Some say he's the most underrated defender in the entire draft class, using his 6-foot-7 height to defend players of all shapes and sizes. The Milwaukee Bucks would absolutely benefit from adding a stout perimeter defender like Peavy.
What holds Peavy back from being a clear-cut draft pick is his offense. Yes, he averaged 17.2 points while shooting 40 percent from three this past season, but in the four years prior, it was 7.5 points on 26.7 percent shooting from deep. Props to him for improving, but teams are unsure if it was just a blip or if Peavy has a legitimate offensive arsenal now.
Either way, if the Milwaukee Bucks can get him as an undrafted free agent, they should.
Two-way contract - Samson Johnson
The Milwaukee Bucks must infuse some athleticism into the frontcourt this offseason. One obvious candidate to help the cause is UConn's Samson Johnson. The 6-foot-10 big man moves well for his size, protecting the hoop well while also not being a total liability when dragged away from the hoop. The Bucks, who have indeed worked out Johnson, could use a player like that.
Yes, Johnson has his limitations, such as his excessive fouling and non-existent jump shot, but those are things that can be worked out. Furthermore, a two-way deal is about as low risk as it gets. Let the big man come in and attempt to earn a spot on the standard roster. If he impresses, great. If he fails to meet expectations, letting him go wouldn't cause too much commotion.
Exhibit 10 - Max Shulga
The Milwaukee Bucks could use some point guard depth even if they retain both Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins. If Max Shulga goes undrafted, which seems likely, giving him an Exhibit 10 would be an easily justifiable decision. He's an electric perimeter shooter, hitting 39.2 percent of his triples in college, while also playing pesky defense - he averaged an impressive 1.8 steals per game this year.
An Exhibit 10 would allow the Milwaukee Bucks to sign Shulga and have him play for them in the Summer League. If he impresses, they could look to bring him aboard in a larger capacity. If not, perhaps they stick him with the Wisconsin Herd in the G League. Either way, it'd be a low-risk move that gives Milwaukee some needed guard depth this summer.
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