Grading the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Jevon Carter
By Dalton Sell
The Milwaukee Bucks were required to add a player this week to get their roster up to 14 players, and after initial speculation, it has been revealed who it will be. As reported by ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bucks signed Jevon Carter after he recently cleared waivers. Carter had been with the Brooklyn Nets until he was recently waived to make room for Goran Dragic, clearing the way for him to sign with Milwaukee.
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Carter is not a seismic signing for the defending champions, but he does fit the billing to help patch some of the current holes on their roster, particularly the team’s guard depth. With that being said, let us take a closer look at the signing, breaking down the financial specifics, Carter’s fit, role, and a letter grade for the move overall.
The financial impact of the Milwaukee Bucks signing Jevon Carter
According to Spotrac, Carter’s deal with the Bucks will be worth $457,149 for the remainder of the season. Given that he is coming aboard via a buyout this late in the year, this is not surprising, as it will give him to chance to finish the season out with a contender before entering free agency once Milwaukee’s campaign concludes.
Carter’s deal was never going to be significant, and considering that they were required to add one player this week, this move makes sense financially. Needing guard depth, this is a low-risk move for the champs all around, and they did not have to break the bank to sign him. As the 14th man on Milwaukee’s roster, Carter’s deal is reasonable and should not cause any controversy.