Headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo's upcoming decision, the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for an incredibly busy summer. Until the Greek Freak puts his foot down, the team has no clear direction. While that makes it nearly impossible to guess where everyone on the roster ends up, there are some situations that are easier to predict than others. Let's analyze the entire roster.
Definetly staying
AJ Green. Fresh off a contract extension last summer, the Bucks don't have much reason to move off of Green unless they are hit with a colossal offer. Guards who can shoot the ball as Green can—41.9 percent on 7.1 attempts per game—do not grow on trees.
Ryan Rollins. Set to take home $4 million next year, Rollins is on one of the best contracts in the NBA. Again, unless someone is throwing the kitchen sink at the Milwaukee Bucks, they would have little to no reason to even consider trading their star guard after his breakout year.
Feels likely they will stay
Gary Harris. He was one of the many players to receive a player option for 2026-27 last summer, and it won't be long before he accepts. Though he showed potential in spurts when given an opportunity last season, Harris was brought in to be a depth piece, and that's what he'll remain.
Taurean Prince. Another veteran with a player option for next season. Prince played in just 26 games due to a neck injury, preventing him from raising his value in hopes of getting a raise. His best bet is to accept that option, play out next season with the Bucks, and eye a raise next summer.
Cormac Ryan. One of the players who broke out in Prince's absence was Ryan, a rare bright spot down the stretch. He played all 11 of his games last season on a two-way contract but should be rewarded with a standard deal ahead of next season. He looks like a surefire rotation player.
Pete Nance. Another youngster who capitalized once injuries started piling up, Nance deserves to be back after a strong 2025-26. With many question marks surrounding the frontcourt, the Bucks should explore keeping Nance around as a low-cost option. See what he has to offer.
Ousmane Dieng. Swiftly after being acquired at the NBA Trade Deadline, Dieng showed exactly why he's worth keeping around. He looked like a legitimate option at small forward, and the Bucks should look to keep the restricted free agent around. Doing so should not break the bank.
Make the Bucks an offer
Myles Turner. Would the Bucks really trade Turner after everything they sacrificed to get him? It feels far-fetched, but not impossible. As a true stretch big with a minor in shot-blocking, Turner would have value if the Milwaukee Bucks made him available for trade. They should at least keep their ears open.
Trade bait, without a doubt
Bobby Portis. One of the last 2021 Champions on the roster, Portis has been dangled in trade talks for years. Whether Giannis plans on staying or leaving, it feels inevitable that the Milwaukee Bucks will include him in discussions once again. Still productive, Portis has value around the league.
Kyle Kuzma. Contrary to popular belief, Kuzma actually had a solid season for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025-26. Sure, he might be a bit overpaid, but he's a fine player. Just like with Portis, it makes sense to move him, especially as he will be on an expiring contract, making it easier to absorb him.
Could go either way
Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oh, boy. No one knows. It's clear that Giannis has at least some interest in playing elsewhere. Yet, he's also always talked about his loyalty to Milwaukee. Perhaps there is a way to keep him with the Bucks for the long haul, but only time will tell.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo. This one is very simple. If Giannis stays, Thanasis stays. If Giannis leaves, Thanasis leaves.
Alex Antetokounmpo. A two-way player, Alex played in six Bucks games for an average of 3.5 minutes. It wouldn't be too shocking if he came back as part of Giannis' potential return.
Kevin Porter Jr. What the guard does with his player option will be fascinating. He's worth more than the $5.4 million he would make next season, but injuries held him back from showing it this past year. The Bucks would likely love for him to opt in to play out his deal, but that may be wishful thinking.
Jericho Sims. He played his way into a nice raise down the stretch after a strong run of games with an extended look. Could Sims get more than the $2.8 million he would make if he accepted his player option? Likely. He will likely test the market, and Milwaukee should keep him if cheap.
Andre Jackson Jr. Whenever it feels like Andre Jackson Jr. will be let go, whether last summer or at the trade deadline, he makes it through unscathed. With a cheap team option next season, it wouldn't be too shocking if the Bucks kept him, but the same goes for the other side of the coin.
Almost certainly leaving
Gary Trent Jr. As much potential as it had, Trent's time in Milwaukee took off as many had hoped that it would. He's still a sharpshooter with some real defensive upside, but after two lackluster years with the Milwaukee Bucks, it would make sense if he went out looking for greener pastures.
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