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Jericho Sims to exercise player option for Bucks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:39 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Jericho Sims to exercise player option for Bucks

Summary

Jericho Sims plans to exercise his one-year, $2.8 million player option for the 2026-27 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, as confirmed by a source on June 25. Sims, who joined the Bucks in a trade involving Khris Middleton in 2025, played 67 games last season and averaged 5.0 points and 5.5 rebounds. He had notable performances, including a 20-rebound game and six double-doubles. Sims must finalize his decision by June 29.

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Key Details

•Sims appeared in 67 games during the 2025-26 season.
•He averaged 5.0 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.
•Sims had a career-high 20-rebound game on April 1.
•He recorded six double-doubles during the season.
•Sims was acquired from New York at the 2025 trade deadline.

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