In a surprising move, the Milwaukee Bucks recently parted ways with Mark Sears, a guard they pulled out of the undrafted pool last summer. With Sears gone, the Bucks can now add another player to fill out their two-way room, which currently has just Pete Nance and Alex Antetokounmpo. Any player the Bucks look at should have the potential to make an impact on this roster like Ryan Rollins did.
Bucks could use another hidden gem with their next move
In February 2024, the Bucks signed Ryan Rollins to a two-way deal. He didn't make much of an impact for the rest of that season, but the following year, he took off. With Delon Wright underperforming off the bench, Rollins quickly leaped him in the rotation and has been a staple ever since. He went from being unsigned to a full-time starter in under two years.
Any player the Bucks sign should have that same type of potential. Of course, finding that talent is far easier said than done, but it's possible. For a team that has been starved of young contributors over the last few years, Rollins has been a breath of fresh air. In an era where youth and athleticism are all the rage, the Milwaukee Bucks have to get fresh legs in the building.
Milwaukee's best bet will be canvassing the G League for talent.
Right off the bat, the target who makes the most sense is Dillon Jones. A first-round pick in 2024, Jones has been dazzling in the G League, and he would give the Bucks a body at small forward, a position they are depleted at. In-house, they have interesting names such as Johnny Davis, once upon a time a lottery pick, and Cormac Ryan, who has been playing well this season.
No matter who they sign, the Milwaukee Bucks have a chance to add some talent. Though whatever piece they add may not help immediately, no one envisioned Rollins doing what he's doing right now when he first came to town. Milwaukee can't squander this.
It's unclear why they ultimately cut Mark Sears, who had some potential coming out of college. As an undersized, offensive-minded guard, Sears always faced an uphill battle to carve out a role for himself at the NBA level. Perhaps the Milwaukee Bucks have their eye on someone else who has a chance to get on the hardwood sooner rather than later.
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