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The Bucks’ roster experienced a shakeup on Monday afternoon after the front office declined Andre Jackson Jr.’s $2.41m team option and Taurean Prince picked up his $3.82 million player option, per Eric Nehm. The two transactions mean that Prince will remain in Milwaukee for the 2026-27 season, while Jackson will become an unrestricted free agent.
It felt like Jackson’s exit from the Bucks was imminent throughout the season—it wasn’t until the Bucks’ 17th game that he registered a point and he appeared in just 48 games in total, the lowest of his three-year career. Across the season, he averaged only 8.5 MPG—also a career low—posting just 2.4 PPG and 1.5 RPG on .328/.250/.625 shooting. Jackson struggled heavily on offense as he failed to shore up the faulty shooting mechanics that followed him throughout last season and eventually fell behind more versatile, serviceable wings on the Milwaukee depth chart.
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During his tenure in Milwaukee, Jackson gave the Bucks elite athleticism, high energy and hustle, and unselfish play. His lack of shooting was always a major issue—he was a 29% career three-point shooter at UConn—but he provided potential as a defensive disruptor and playmaking wing. Despite his time in Milwaukee appearing over, and his value as a 6’6 non-shooter low, it’s not out of the question for another NBA team to take chance on him.
While Jackson is leaving, Prince is somewhat of a surprise returnee for the Bucks, with many projecting him to seek a new home on a contender following the Giannis trade and apparent youth movement. After playing the first eight games of the season, a herniated disc and subsequent neck surgery kept Prince out of action for most of the season, but he bravely returned for the campaign’s final 18 games.
Across his 26 total games, including seven starts, Prince was as steady as ever, averaging 9.2 PPG and 3.1 RPG, connecting on 44% of his shots from long range. In addition to this heady play and shooting prowess, he provides invaluable veteran leadership on a team comprised mainly of young players.
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Publish date : 2026-06-30 00:18:00
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