Examining Bucks' Salary Cap, Decisions for 2024 NBA Free Agency After Playoff Loss | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Daniel Santos Horst is known for taking an aggressive approach to the offseason, but because of Milwaukee's cap situation, free agency may not be a thrilling time for fans.
Expect much of the focus to be on retaining players like Beasley and Beverley—Wesley Matthews and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are also impending free agents. Otherwise, the Bucks may be scouring the landscape for more players open to the veteran minimum, as Beasley was last offseason.
Ideally, Milwaukee will find some additional shooting and/or defense for its second unit. Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon, who has a player option for next season, could help with the former goal.
Gordon is still a solid spot-up shooter who can start in a pinch. He'll turn 36 in December and could be interested in joining a presumed title contender like Milwaukee. Gordon's player option has a base salary of just $3.4 million, so he may not be all that averse to opting out and signing a minimum contract.
Taurean Prince is a 3-and-D specialist who might also interest the Bucks as a Crowder replacement, and he's set to be an unrestricted free agent. After playing on a one-year, $4.5 million deal and having a fairly prominent role with the Los Angeles Lakers, though, the 30-year-old forward may be less open to a bargain contract.
Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate would likely interest Milwaukee because of his defense if he becomes available. However, Houston has a club option with the 28-year-old, so he may not be a viable target.
There will be options available for the Bucks, and playing alongside Antetokounmpo and Lillard will be a huge draw. However, fans probably shouldn't expect a major splash this offseason.
*Cap and contract information via Spotrac.