Bucks Reportedly Retain 2x NBA Cup Champion
Bucks Reportedly Retain 2x NBA Cup Champion originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking to contend for the NBA championship in the 2025-26 season. Despite having an injured star in Damian Lillard, the Bucks are hopeful to build a competitive group around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Before the start of free agency, the Bucks signed Bobby Portis, Jr. to a three-year, $44 million contract after the center declined his $13.4 million player option. Milwaukee's move to keep Portis on a team-friendly contract could give them more leeway to pursue additional help.
On Monday, however, they lost center Brook Lopez to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers signed Lopez to a two-year, $18 million deal. The one-time All-Star was an integral part of the Bucks' success, especially in their 2021 title run.
Fortunately for Milwaukee, they were able to retain another player.
Taurean Prince agreed on a deal that will keep him with the Milwaukee Bucks.Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Taurean Prince agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million contract to stay in Milwaukee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Last season, the forward was productive, appearing in 80 games. Prince averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 43.9% shooting from deep.
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Charania revealed that Prince's new deal has a player option in the second year.
"Bucks officials negotiated the deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tonight. There is a player option in the second season as well, sources said," the NBA insider posted.
Prince is a solid 3-and-D player who has made a significant impact over the past two seasons. He was part of the Los Angeles Lakers team that won the 2023 NBA Cup. In the previous season, the 6-foot-6 forward was also a part of the Bucks during their 2024 NBA Cup win.
Related: Clippers Agree to Two-Year Deal With Former NBA All-Star
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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