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Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. after rejecting trade offer from Nuggets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. after rejecting trade offer from Nuggets

Summary

The Milwaukee Bucks released Kevin Porter Jr. as they trimmed their roster ahead of the regular season. Reports indicate that the Bucks declined a trade offer from the Denver Nuggets, which included multiple draft picks and the contract of Zeke Nnaji. The Bucks reportedly hesitated to take on Nnaji's salary for the upcoming season, despite having cap space available. This decision raises questions about the team's long-term strategy as they aim to rebuild and remain competitive in the NBA.

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•Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. before the regular season.
•Milwaukee declined a Nuggets trade proposal with assets included.
•The proposed trade involved future draft picks and Zeke Nnaji's contract.
•Bucks are managing roster size and cap space ahead of season start.
•Team's long-term rebuilding strategy remains unclear.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Bucks passed on Kevin Porter Jr. trade that would have delivered multiple assets

What they're saying

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With the regular season approaching, the Milwaukee Bucks needed to trim its roster to 15 players, leaving the front office with a difficult decision. The Bucks ultimately released Kevin Porter Jr., though they reportedly had an opportunity to work out a trade with Denver that would have brought back additional assets. The Stein Line reported [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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