Bucks exercise team options on Kel'el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks will exercise their rookie-scale team options for Kel'el Ware at $7.14 million and Kasparas Jakucionis at $4.02 million for the 2027-28 season. This decision indicates the team's commitment to maintaining young talent. Ware and Jakucionis, who joined the Bucks in recent drafts, aim to contribute as they develop through their rookie contracts. The exercise of these options signifies an ongoing focus on building a competitive roster moving forward.
- •Bucks exercise rookie-scale options for Kel'el Ware and Kasparas Jakucionis.
- •Ware's option is valued at $7.14 million.
- •Jakucionis's option is valued at $4.02 million.
- •Both options are for the 2027-28 NBA season.
- •Decision reflects the Bucks' focus on youth development.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks exercise rookie-scale team options on Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis
"Bucks exercise rookie-scale team options on Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis
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