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Still Thin at Point Guard, Milwaukee Bucks May Lose Just-Turned 23-Year-Old to Western Conference Suitors 1 Feb 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers (M) talks to Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) and Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) during a stoppage in play against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Still Thin at Point Guard, Milwaukee Bucks May Lose Just-Turned 23-Year-Old to Western Conference Suitors

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By John Sbisa | Last updated Jul 4, 2025 5:26 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks have an obvious need for another point guard, but retaining some security in the form of free agent Ryan Rollins may be more difficult than expected. Per Mike Scotto of Hoops Hype, several suitors out West have been knocking on the door.

Rollins Ropes in Surprising Interest

Rollins finally got his first real shot in year number three. Last season for the Bucks, he started 19 out of 56 games while averaging 6.2 points in under 15 minutes per game. He shot 48.7% from the field, 40.8% on threes, and played tight defense. Fresh off his 23rd birthday on July 3, he is only poised for further growth.

After playing on a two-way contract for most of 2024-25, Rollins secured a standard deal late in the season. Now a free agent, he played well enough and boasts enough promise to command a decent contract. Originally a restricted free agent, he became eligible to sign anywhere, without Milwaukee being able to match other teams’ proposals, once the Bucks rescinded his qualifying offer.

It appears that Rollins has a healthy market. Scotto reports, “Ryan Rollins has drawn interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told HoopsHype.” He notes that as a starter, Rollins’ scoring average rose to 10.2 PPG.

His combination of defensive ability and knockdown shooting make him an appealing role player in many environments. Moreover, while he is due a pay raise, he should still be very affordable.

Milwaukee Bucks Remain Inert in Point Guard Market

So far, the Bucks have re-signed Kevin Porter Jr. and done nothing else to address the void at point guard created by Damian Lillard’s injury and subsequent exile to waivers. Options like Malcolm Brogdon remain available, but they have yet to strike. Chris Paul is gaining steam as a possibility. At 40 years old, however, he is a conelike defender and has limited scoring ability – something the Bucks need in the backcourt with Lillard’s departure. Paul is a horrendous fit for this roster and should be strictly avoided.

Still Thin at Point Guard, Milwaukee Bucks May Lose Just-Turned 23-Year-Old to Western Conference Suitors 2 Oct 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) steals the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Milwaukee would do much better to retain Rollins, but the competition may not allow them to do so depending on how high the bidding climbs. After splashing for Myles Turner and waiting to supplement the point, the front office faces a dwindling set of available names. Delaying further may cost the Bucks not only a Rollins reunion, but any shot at signing a desired point guard.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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