07/01/2024, 6:59 PM

Agrees to deal with Milwaukee

The Pistons declined Umude's team option on June 29, so the Bucks acted quickly to scoop up the guard. Umude is unlikely to be in the Bucks' regular rotation, but he could be a long-term project for the franchise to develop. Umude missed the end of the 2023-24 campaign due to a hairline fracture in his right ankle, but he's presumably healthy after passing a physical to make his deal official.

07/01/2024, 4:20 PM

Will join Milwaukee

With this move, the Bucks have secured one of the top backup point guards on the open market. Wright will provide some relief minutes behind Damian Lillard, but the former is also capable of playing shooting guard as well. Wright's playmaking and defensive ability will boost Milwaukee's backcourt.

06/27/2024, 8:36 PM

Drafted by Milwaukee

Smith played for the G League Ignite during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 13.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over 27 regular-season appearances. He shot 36.4 percent from beyond the arc on 4.0 three-point attempts per game and is a solid contributor in the post. It seems unlikely that the 19-year-old will be an immediate part of the rotation for the Bucks, and he could continue to develop in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd during the 2024-25 campaign.