Bucks waive guard Kevin Porter Jr. prior to season opener
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. ahead of the 2026 NBA season opener. Porter Jr. led the team in assists per game last season and finished second in scoring. His release comes as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign, affecting their roster decisions. The Bucks will look for new contributors to strengthen their squad as the season begins.
- •Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. on October 20, 2026.
- •Porter Jr. led Bucks in assists last season.
- •He ranked second in scoring for the team.
- •Release occurs just before the season opener.
- •Bucks seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the new season.
- 12:53 AMESPN NBA — Bucks waive assist-leader Porter Jr. ahead of season opener
"The Milwaukee Bucks waived guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Monday after a 2025-26 season in which he led the team in assists per game and ranked second in scoring.
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