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6d ago

Bobby Portis Signs Three-Year, $44 Million Bucks Extension

He declined a player option to lock in a team-friendly deal that frees up salary-cap room for Milwaukee’s summer roster overhaul.

Feb 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Portis turned down a $13.4 million option for 2025-26 and agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract that includes a 2027-28 player option.
  • The extension leverages the non-taxpayer midlevel exception to secure a core bench contributor without straining the Bucks’ salary cap.
  • Last season he averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 49 games despite serving a 25-game suspension for a Tramadol policy violation.
  • His commitment guarantees veteran Sixth Man quality as Milwaukee evaluates unrestricted free agent Brook Lopez and other frontcourt moves.
  • A fan favorite since the 2021 title run, Portis has earned Sixth Man of the Year votes in three of the past five seasons and rebounded from personal challenges.