There were rumors that the Milwaukee Bucks could bring back Thanasis Antetokounmpo this year, and per ESPN's Shams Charania, it is happening courtesy of a one-year deal. While not totally out of left field, the move does create more questions than answers at the moment, making it clear that the Bucks likely aren't done tweaking their roster this offseason.
Bucks have questions to answer after re-signing Thanasis
Looking at the roster, there are question marks now. With Thanasis signing a guaranteed deal worth $2.9 million, he will take a standard roster spot. Does that mean the Bucks will officially part ways with Andre Jackson Jr.? His deal isn't guaranteed for next season, so Milwaukee would have to cut him to bring someone else in his place. That feels likely, as they've made it clear that he is expendable.
If that is Milwaukee's plan, where do things stand with Amir Coffey? The wing signed a camp deal with the Milwaukee Bucks recently and felt like a shoo-in to make the standard roster. Many have said his camp deal with Milwaukee is among the biggest steals of NBA Free Agency. You don't let a player like that walk out the door for nothing, especially with many holes at the small forward position.
This move will leave a sour taste in the mouths of fans if Amir Coffey isn't on the roster in 2025-26. Right now, there simply isn't room for him on the standard roster, which is certainly worrisome.
Of course, this could also hint that a trade is brewing to clear roster spots. Everyone knows that the Milwaukee Bucks are always hungry for a trade. Flipping Jackson for something small feels possible, but general manager Jon Horst loves his big swings as well. Kyle Kuzma certainly isn't guaranteed to start next season on the roster. Could he be moved? It's definitely possible.
However they proceed over the next few weeks, Thanasis will be back in town after missing all of last season due to a torn Achilles. As always, the Milwaukee Bucks never brought him aboard for his play on the court. They added him for his energetic sideline and locker room presence, as well as the role he plays for his younger brother Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is unquestionably staying in town now.
Milwaukee's summer of movement likely isn't finished just yet, but there's no telling what comes next.
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