Kevin Porter Jr. is officially on the hunt for a new gig, because the Milwaukee Bucks just cut him loose ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. And get this: the dude was coming off a career year in his first full season with the Bucks, too. Wild, right?
Milwaukee Moves On From a Career Year
Yeah, you read that right. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Bucks decided to waive Porter Jr., even after he put up his best numbers yet in Milwaukee. It’s a head-scratcher when a guy has a career year and then the team says, “Nah, we’re going in another direction.” It tells you they’ve got a plan, but it sure makes you wonder what that plan is if it doesn’t include a guard coming into his own.
Kings Could Be Ready to Pounce
So now, KPJ needs a new home before the season kicks off, and you can bet teams are already making calls. One spot that immediately jumps out is Sacramento. The Kings are suddenly desperate for guard help after losing Ben Simmons to a season-ending torn Achilles just this past Sunday. Talk about tough breaks for Simmons, but it opens a huge door for Porter Jr. to potentially land with a team that needs a playmaker.
It’s going to be interesting to see where KPJ lands. With the season right around the corner and teams scrambling to finalize rosters, this could be a huge pickup for someone.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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