After a busy offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2025-26 campaign with several new players in the mix in their second full season under head coach Doc Rivers.
The organization moved on from Damian Lillard after opting to waive him and stretch his remaining $113 million, resulting in a cap hit of approximately $22.3 million through 2030. Lillard is expected to miss the upcoming season after sustaining a torn Achilles tendon in May.
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The move allowed the front office to sign free agent Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract. The team also added Cole Anthony and Gary Harris, while re-signing several other players, including Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr. and Bobby Portis.
Currently boasting the eighth-highest odds (plus-1800) in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are not projected nationally to be among the favorites to advance to the NBA Finals. The group faces several lineup and depth questions behind Giannis Antetokounmpo.
With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Bucks’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter (3) reacts in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Kevin Porter Jr.: $5,134,000
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Apr 6, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Gary Trent Jr.: $3,697,105
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Apr 6, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Taurean Prince: $3,303,774
Andre Jackson Jr.: $2,221,677
Chris Livingston: $2,296,274
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Dec 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after the Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Giannis Antetokounmpo: $54,126,450
Bobby Portis: $13,445,754
Thanasis Antetokounmpo: $2,296,274
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Mar 4, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Myles Turner: $25,318,251
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Bucks salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Bucks depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season