The Milwaukee Bucks are always looking for ways to improve their roster, even if it is not be the most conventional means.
This year, they have taken flyers on two NBA veterans in Justise Winslow and Terence Davis, who will both be suiting up for the team's G-League affiliate in Oshkosh to start the year. That will allow them to get legitimate game reps and showcase themselves as they aim to get back into the association, perhaps even with the Milwaukee Bucks, down the line.
Both have battled injuries in recent memory, but Terence Davis, in particular, is coming back from a brutal Achilles injury suffered in January 2024. At Wisconsin Herd Media Day, this writer asked the 27-year-old how he was progressing in his rehab months later.
Terence Davis is working his way back after nasty injury
"I feel pretty good, man. I tore my Achilles January 4. Today is November 4. It's been 11 months, and I feel awesome. I feel like I can go play right now, but obviously, we're taking it slow. This is a very serious injury. I want to be in the best headspace possible and the best shape... I'm right around the corner for a return."
It's excellent to hear that Davis is feeling good after this lengthy rehab period. It's unclear if he will be limited drastically to start the year, but it will be good to see him on the basketball court regardless. Along the way, the Milwaukee Bucks will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on the young forward and how he performs.
Wing depth has been a prominent problem for the Milwaukee Bucks over the past few seasons, so it made sense for them to make these signings with both Winslow and Davis. If the team is in need of a body at that spot later in the season, one of these two could possibly earn a call-up. Both are gunning for NBA comebacks, and their time with the Wisconsin Herd will be a nice starting point.
During his NBA days with the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, Davis made a name for himself as a 3-and-D wing. In 227 career contests, he averaged eight points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 36.6 percent from 3-point land. If he can indeed bounce back from this Achilles injury and return to form, there could very well still be a place for him in the NBA.
So far, Terence Davis is taking it one day at a time. Like Winslow, he's taking on the mentor role for many of his young teammates, making a difference both on and off the court. He's been a standout early in camp, and it will be fascinating to see how that translates when the games begin.
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