Milwaukee Cuts Kevin Porter Jr. Ahead of Season Opener

WHO:

Newsweek - The Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr.

RealGM Basketball - The Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr.; sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype about the move.

RealGM Basketball - The Bucks re-signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The Bucks waived Porter despite his strong production last season as the team finalized its roster.

RealGM Basketball - Porter averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.2 rebounds last season.

RealGM Basketball - The Bucks re-signed Nance to a two-way contract.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The team involved was the Milwaukee Bucks.

RealGM Basketball - The team involved was the Milwaukee Bucks.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The waiver occurred before the season opener.

RealGM Basketball - The Bucks waived Porter on Monday and re-signed Nance on Monday night.

WHY:

Newsweek - The Bucks waived Porter as they finalized their roster.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported the waiver based on information from sources.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:35 UTC)

The Milwaukee Bucks waived Kevin Porter Jr. as they finalized their roster ahead of the season opener, despite his averaging 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds last season. Sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto about the move. The Bucks also re-signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract.