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Milwaukee Bucks Face Decisions On Players Bound For Free Agency

By Adam Coffman

Jan 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless (19) talks to head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless (19) talks to head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the hoop against Milwaukee Bucks forward Steve Novak (6) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the hoop against Milwaukee Bucks forward Steve Novak (6) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Steve Novak

2015-16 Key Stats: 2.4 ppg
2015-16 Cap Hit: $300k

The signing of Steve Novak late in the season gave a new kind of hope to Bucks fans that didn’t necessarily come with a boost on the court.

Sure the journeyman three-point marksman replaced Chris Copeland as the Bucks resident three-point shooting power forward with defensive limitations, but Novak, who played college ball locally at Marquette, brought a maturity and zeal for the city and organization to the Bucks.

Even this summer, when he is not under contract, Novak has been a community ambassador for the Bucks, appearing at unveilings of the new arena and showing support for new draftees.

A career 43 percent three-point shooter, he can be a boost in specialized roles even though virtually all other aspects of his game are subpar. Novak can likely be had at the very minimum price, and this is a signing the Bucks should have no trouble pulling off.

Final Verdict: Re-sign

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