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Kevin Porter Jr. exercises player option to stay with Bucks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Kevin Porter Jr. exercises player option to stay with Bucks

Summary

Kevin Porter Jr. will exercise his $5.39 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. The decision comes ahead of the June 29 deadline, ensuring Porter remains a key player for the Bucks following an injury-plagued season. Last season, he averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game over 38 games. He also recorded impressive performances, including two triple-doubles and multiple double-doubles. The Bucks acquired Porter from the Los Angeles Clippers in 2025.

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Status Watch

•Porter picks up $5.39 million player option for next season
•He averaged 17.4 points and 7.4 assists in 2025-26
•Porter played 38 games due to injuries, including two surgeries
•Acquired by Bucks from Clippers at the 2025 trade deadline
•Deadline for option decision was June 29

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1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will pick up his player option
12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Porter exercises his player option to remain in Milwaukee

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