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Victor Oladipo is back in the NBA! Sort of. Oladipo, who made two All-Star teams as a member of the Indiana Pacers, agreed to join the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 21

East Notes: Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly, Bucks

The Pacers are locking in one of their best glue guys, as guard Aaron Nesmith has agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million extension, agent Mike Lindeman told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / October 20

Bucks attempting to trade Tyler Smith

On Saturday, Jackson wrote about how Tyler Smith was reported to be the final cut from Milwaukee’s 15-man roster, which needs to be finalized in just under a half hour.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 20

Bucks continue pattern of missing on young talent

As the 2025-26 campaign draws near, the Milwaukee Bucks made an unexpected roster move that has caught a lot of attention recently. The team decided to release former second-round selection Tyler Smith right before the season opener.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 20

Bucks to leave former No. 33 pick off roster

NBA rosters must be finalized by 5 PM ET today, but multiple reports indicate that the Milwaukee Bucks have already decided to waive second-year forward Tyler Smith.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Why The Bucks Are Giving Up On Young Forward Who Is Expected To Garner Offers From Other Teams

The Milwaukkee Bucks needed to make a roster move before Monday’s deadline after deciding to keep training camp invitee Amir Coffey yesterday, and have reportedly made a decision.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Veteran forward to make Bucks' regular-season roster

Amir Coffey has survived a roster crunch in Milwaukee, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via X) that the veteran wing will make the Bucks‘ regular-season roster.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / October 16

Why Milwaukee’s end-of-benchers will, and won’t, make the final roster

With the imminent waiving of two Bucks players to get the roster down to 15 regular contracts and three two-way players, I wanted to take stock of where each of Andre Jackson Jr., Amir Coffey, Tyler Smith, and Chris Livingston stands.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / September 9

Ranking the Roster: Tyler Smith uncertainty at 16

There is a slim chance that by the time you are reading this, Tyler Smith might not be on the roster. With recent additions of Amir Coffey on a training camp deal and Thanasis Antetokounmpo being announced, the Bucks will have to cut/trade players to make space on the roster.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 26

Young Bucks Forward Slammed for Summer League Play

The Milwaukee Bucks have put together a roster that should be competitive in a weakened Eastern Conference. Newly-signed center Myles Turner should pair excellently with Giannis Antetokounmpo up front.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 19

Milwaukee Bucks: 20-Year-Old’s Strong Summer League Finale Brings Sigh of Relief for Fans

Anyone who watched Milwaukee Bucks Summer League games could see that forward Tyler Smith just didn’t have it through the first four contests. Even though it’s basically exhibition basketball, things were growing a wee bit worrisome for those who hoped Smith would be ready to contribute this season.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / July 18

Summer League Recap: Heat 93, Bucks 92

Heat win in a nail-biter In a game that featured very few of each team’s best players, fans were well entertained, with the Heat running away with a close one over the Bucks, 93-92.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 18

Milwaukee Bucks: Tyler Smith Has Final Chance to Leave Summer League on High Note in Game 5 Friday Night

The Milwaukee Bucks no longer have their other draft pick from 2024, having flipped AJ Johnson to Washington in the Kyle Kuzma trade, but they have high hopes for forward Tyler Smith.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 14

Milwaukee Bucks: Rising 2nd-Year Player Isn’t Helping His Case with Poor Summer League Play

The Milwaukee Bucks have their 15-man roster nearly set for the regular season. While one promising young forward is all but guaranteed a spot, his Summer League showing isn’t helping his case for more playing time next season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 13

Bucks Have Surprising Secret Weapon Already on Roster

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to be in need of more offensive contributors next season, with Damian Lillard likely to miss most, if not all, of the year.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Bucks Rule Out Player vs. Pacers for Game 2

The Milwaukee Bucks once again hit the road to take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the first-round series on Tuesday. Heading into the NBA playoff matchup, the Bucks injury report is a mix of good and bad news. Forward Tyler Smith has officially been ruled out with a left ankle sprain.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / March 17

Bucks big man out four weeks after undergoing thumb surgery

He is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a likely return for the playoffs, the statement adds.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / February 3

Rapid Recap: Bucks 96, Thunder 125

The junior Bucks get their clock cleaned Down Giannis, Dame, Khris, Brook, and Bobby, the Milwaukee Bucks got demolished by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-125.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 30

Bucks provide positive status update on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo is still listed as questionable with a non-Covid illness on the Milwaukee Bucks‘ initial injury report for Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / November 6, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks Make Roster Move Before Jazz Game

On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Utah Jazz in Wisconsin. Before the game, the Bucks assigned rookie Tyler Smith to the Wisconsin Herd (via the G League's official transaction page).

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / September 13, 2024

Ranking The Roster: Tyler Smith debuts at 15th

Realistically, the rookie is here by default The first rookie selection of this year’s Ranking The Roster series comes via the nineteen-year-old Tyler Smith, a 6’11” shooting big, who Milwaukee selected with the 33rd pick.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Draft on SI / September 12, 2024

Tyler Smith is an Upside Play for Bucks

At the 2024 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks took a chance on one of the draft’s top sliders: G League Ignite forward Tyler Smith. At 6-foot-11, Smith saw

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 18, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks Rookies Have 2K Ratings Revealed

The Milwaukee Bucks selected two players in the 2024 NBA Draft back in June (AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith). Next month, the popular video game NBA 2K25 will be released.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 6, 2024

Milwaukee Bucks Officially Sign 19-Year-Old Prospect

Tyler Smith is coming off a season where he played for G League Ignite. The 19-year-old finished the year with averages of 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 27 regular season games (two starts).