Bobby Portis is set to return to the Milwaukee Bucks with a three-year, $44 million contract, marking a significant move in the NBA offseason. Sources revealed the deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, reflecting Portis’s commitment to the franchise.
- Bobby Portis signs three-year, $44 million deal.
- Player option included for 2027-28 season.
- Declined $13.4 million player option.
- Finished top three in Sixth Man voting.
- Missed games due to 25-game suspension.
- Key member of 2021 championship team.
After declining his $13.4 million player option, Portis, 30, has solidified his position as a key player for the Bucks, who are looking to build on their recent successes. He has been a vital part of Milwaukee’s roster for five seasons, finishing in the top three for the Sixth Man of the Year award in both 2023 and 2024.
Portis’s return raises questions about the Bucks’ strategy moving forward. Will this contract bolster their chances for another title? His scoring off the bench has been impressive, but can he stay healthy and avoid past pitfalls?
- Portis averaged 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds last season.
- He was limited to 49 games due to a 25-game suspension.
- Portis ranks third in bench points over the last three seasons.
- He remains one of the last links to the Bucks’ 2021 championship team.
As the NBA offseason progresses, fans eagerly await how this deal will impact the Bucks’ performance in the next season. Will they rise to the challenge and secure another title?
