The Bucks will have to make a roster move in the coming days to ensure that they’re in compliance with NBA rules.
Currently, Milwaukee is carrying 15 players on its standard roster, with a 16th player – Jodie Meeks – on the suspended list. Entering the season, Meeks had 19 games left on the 25-game suspension he received last season, and the Bucks are set to play their 18th game on Friday, followed by their 19th game on Saturday, signaling the end of that suspension.
As long as he’s on the suspended list, Meeks doesn’t count toward Milwaukee’s roster limit, but after Saturday’s game, the team will need to make a move to get back down to the limit. The Bucks’ 20th game will take place on Monday.
The most likely outcome would see the Bucks waive Meeks. When Milwaukee first acquired him from Washington before the start of the regular season, reports suggested that he would likely be released — the Bucks were simply willing to take him from the Wizards because they also received a second-round pick and cash in the deal.
If the Bucks decide they want to keep Meeks in the mix, they could trade or release another player on their roster. However, most of the 31-year-old’s value is tied to his three-point shooting, which dipped to 34.3% in 77 games last season. Milwaukee also already ranks first in the NBA in three-pointers made and attempted per game, so Meeks doesn’t exactly fill a need for the franchise.
Wouldn’t be shocked to see DJ Wilson get released and Milwaukee keeping Meeks
Impossible. Bucks picked up Wilson’s option he’s guaranteed $3.+ million next year
Wouldn’t be surprised if the Sixers were interested in a reunion with Meeks.
Good call. He can get on with a lot of teams, assuming he’s in shape and ready to go. But Milwaukee makes sense.