Bucks Exercise Rookie-Scale Option on Kasparas Jakučionis

The Milwaukee Bucks have exercised their $4.02 million rookie-scale team option on point guard Kasparas Jakučionis for the 2027-28 season. Acquired in the trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the 20-year-old Lithuanian has emerged as Milwaukee's sixth man and closing lineup option, averaging career highs of 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over 22.5 minutes per game.