Bucks reserve guard Jevon Carter has decided to become an unrestricted free agent. Carter is declining his $2.24MM option, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets.
After receiving limited playing time during his first few years in the NBA, Carter emerged as a steady rotation player this past season. He appeared in all but one of Milwaukee’s regular-season games, including 39 starts, and averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per night.
The 6’1” Carter also has the reputation of being a tenacious defender and has proven to be a reliable three-point shooter. He made 42.1% of his three-point attempts in 2022/23, boosting his career rate to 39.7%.
Carter is banking on his breakout year to help him secure a more lucrative contract. It’s uncertain how much the new coaching staff values the veteran guard, and the Bucks do have salary-cap issues, but they’ll hold his Early Bird rights.
It’s unlikely potential suitors will view Carter as a starter, but he could be valued as a solid second-unit option.
Carter is the second Buck to turn down a player option this offseason, joining Khris Middleton. The duo will be part of a large group of unrestricted free agents in Milwaukee — Brook Lopez, Jae Crowder, Joe Ingles, and Wesley Matthews are a few of the others.
One of the worst players I’ve ever witnessed on the Nets. Only Treveon Graham, Reggie Perry, Dzan Musa surpass Carter as one of the worst Nets ever
Joining the likes of NBA legend Brian Scalabrine
Its the Nets. You really can’t expect hoops excellence.
You don’t know what you talking about. Jevon Carter is a very good role player that can be a great backup Point Guard in the NBA. Teams are going to be checking for him. He plays great defense and can guard both guard positions and has a nice three on him. Watch him get paid. Then wherever he goes he going to have a impact.
New Bulls starting PG and a press conference after the season “we just didn’t play well enough”
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Milwaukee Bucks can’t afford to lose Jevon Carter. He’s a very solid player!!!
Come to Boston! Play for another former WVU point guard
I have to imagine his agent and Milwaukee have already had plenty of discussions. He presents more value to the Bucks then almost anywhere else. Opting out of guaranteed money in hopes of a long contract doesn’t traditionally end well for players of JCs caliber