Bucks Re-Sign Key Players, Lopez Joins Clippers

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., and Taurean Prince to two-year contracts at the start of NBA free agency, strengthening their shooting and bench depth. Porter Jr. returns after initially declining his player option and testing free agency, having averaged 11.7 points and 40.8% from three-point range in 30 games with the Bucks. Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince, both efficient from beyond the arc last season, also return to Milwaukee. In a major roster change, veteran center Brook Lopez is leaving the Bucks to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $18 million deal. The Bucks made these moves without using their $14.1 million mid-level exception, preserving salary cap flexibility. Official signings can be finalized beginning July 6.