Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Contemplating future in Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo is "open-minded" about potentially playing elsewhere after 12 seasons with the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After another first-round exit in the NBA playoffs and Damian Lillard suffering a devastating Achilles injury that will likely keep him sidelined for next season, Antetokounmpo is keeping his options open regarding where his career goes from here on out. The two-time NBA MVP's immediate future will be a hot topic of discussion during the summer, with the Bucks almost certainly getting plenty of trade calls from interested teams around the league. The 29-year-old is coming off another stellar season, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Closes season out of rotation
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Rollins didn't play in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. He finished the regular season with averages of 6.2 points, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 14.6 minutes per game over 56 contests (19 starts).
Although Rollins played just 30 minutes across his three postseason appearances, he stepped up for Milwaukee late in the regular season while Damian Lillard (Achilles) was nursing a blood clot in his calf. Over his final 13 regular-season outings (11 starts), Rollins averaged 10.8 points, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor and 47.8 percent from deep. Rollins is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, although the Bucks could make it something of a priority to retain his services, with Lillard's 2025-26 campaign being in jeopardy.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Minimal role in 2024-25
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Connaughton didn't play in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. He closed the regular season with averages of 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 14.7 minutes per game over 41 contests (one start).
Connaughton's playing time in Milwaukee continued to dwindle in 2024-25, as it was his fourth straight season that his minutes per game declined. The veteran sharpshooter also totaled just 13 minutes across three playoff appearances this year. With Taurean Prince and Gary Trent headed for unrestricted free agency this summer, however, Connaughton could find himself in a more prominent three-and-D role for the Bucks if he picks up his 2025-26 player option.
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Bucks' Andre Jackson: Quiet finish to 2024-25
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Jackson didn't play in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. He ended the regular season with averages of 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals in 14.6 minutes per game over 67 contests (43 starts).
Despite appearing in just two postseason games, Jackson played a significant role for the Bucks in the middle part of the regular season. The 23-year-old shot 47.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from downtown on the campaign, but he averaged just 5.9 minutes across his final 16 outings of the regular year. Jackson is under contract for the 2025-26 season, but his role ahead of the new season remains relatively uncertain, as Milwaukee's direction is in a state of flux.
Sims finished Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with four points (2-2 FG) and five rebounds across 11 minutes.
Sims was used sparingly by the Bucks during the regular season and the playoffs. In 53 regular-season appearances, Sims produced 1.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game. Sims, along with veteran center Brook Lopez, will both hit the free agent market this offseason.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Quiet in bench role
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Kuzma notched five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and five rebounds in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuzma was benched in Game 5, although that wasn't a huge surprise given his recent performances. It's no secret that he had a season to forget, as he didn't show much improvement after his midseason trade from Washington, where he was struggling mightily. He ended up making 33 appearances for the Bucks in the regular season, averaging 14.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting and 66.3 percent from the line.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Limited action in defeat
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Prince produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block across four minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Prince was moved to the bench in Game 3 of this series and saw his role steadily decline in favor of Gary Trent. Prince was relied upon heavily across 80 regular-season games, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers. The 31-year-old forward should have plenty of suitors once he hits free agency this offseason as a reliable role player.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Limited to eight minutes
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Lopez accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across eight minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Lopez, who was averaging 16.8 minutes in this series prior to Tuesday, was predictably benched in favor of Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several rotation tweaks. Although he had a brutal postseason, Lopez was one of Milwaukee's most reliable players in the regular season, averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. The 37-year-old center will hit the free agent market this offseason and could potentially find a new home outside of Milwaukee.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Plays well in new role
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Green posted 19 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 46 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Green got the starting nod for Game 5 with Milwaukee's season on the line, along with Kevin Porter and Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several tweaks to his rotation. Green played terrific, but the Bucks let go of a lead late in regulation and overtime as they were officially eliminated. Green was a key rotation player for Milwaukee during the regular season, appearing in 73 games with 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.1 three-pointers while connecting on 42.7 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Scores 11 in start
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Porter closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 47 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
With Damian Lillard (Achilles) on the shelf, Porter was inserted into the starting lineup as part of several rotation tweaks by coach Doc Rivers. For the most part, he had a decent showing alongside AJ Green in the backcourt. Porter holds a $2.55 million player option for 2025-26, and he could find himself with a lot of fantasy upside if he sticks around with the Bucks in the absence of Lillard.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Monster triple-double in defeat
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Antetokounmpo contributed 30 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-17 FT), 20 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo recorded his 12th triple-double of the 2024-25 campaign, though it wasn't enough to keep the Bucks' second-round hopes alive. The superstar averaged 33.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 37.6 minutes per game in the club's first-round series, but Milwaukee was still eliminated in the opening round for the third year in a row. Antetokounmpo is once again a finalist for the MVP award after appearing in 67 regular-season games this year, finishing with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 34.2 minutes per contest.
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