Bucks agree to deal with former lottery pick

Former lottery pick Johnny Davis has agreed to a contract with the Bucks, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter).

While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Davis will almost certainly sign an Exhibit 10 deal and be waived by Saturday. In that scenario, he would be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he spends at least 60 days with Milwaukee’s G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.

It’s a homecoming of sorts for Davis, who grew up in La Crosse and played his college ball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Davis, 23, was the 10th overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft after a pair of college seasons with the Badgers. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard never lived up to that lofty draft status in parts of three seasons with the Wizards, who traded him to Memphis in February. He was released by the Grizzlies a couple weeks later after he didn’t appear in a game with the team.

Davis finished last season in the NBAGL with New York’s affiliate team in Westchester. He went unsigned throughout the offseason prior to this agreement with the Bucks.

In 112 career games with Washington, Davis averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per contest. His shooting line was .397/.273/.561.

The Bucks have a pair of roster openings and don’t need to waive anyone to add Davis.