Kevin Porter Jr. Expected to Decline Bucks Contract Option

Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to decline his $2.5 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent this offseason, according to multiple reports. After being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline, Porter averaged 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 19.9 minutes over 30 games with the Bucks, stepping up especially during Damian Lillard's injury absence. Despite some inconsistencies in the playoffs, Milwaukee hopes to retain Porter as he projects to be their starting point guard given Lillard's likely extended absence due to an Achilles tear. Porter has faced off-court challenges, including a domestic assault case resolved with a plea agreement, which caused him to miss the entire 2023-24 season. The Bucks lack a first-round draft pick this year, increasing Porter's potential value as a key player for their future roster. His agent is Sam Permut, and the Bucks are considering options to keep him on the team.