Overview
- Herro, who was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the June deal that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, told reporters at his youth camp on Saturday that he is “not really worried” about a contract extension and is focused on the new team.
- The 26-year-old Milwaukee-area native framed the move as a homecoming and said he has the “biggest chip on my shoulder” as he aims to help set a new culture under coach Taylor Jenkins.
- Herro carries a $33 million expiring salary for 2026-27 and will become an unrestricted free agent next summer if Milwaukee and he do not agree to an extension.
- Milwaukee’s roster now leans heavily on guards after adding Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and draft assets, and analysts note the crowded backcourt and his expiring deal leave open the possibility he could be moved or sign elsewhere after 2026-27.
- Herro is coming off an injury-limited 2025-26 season in which he still averaged about 20.5 points in 33 games, and his public focus on health, leadership and culture gives the Bucks a local scoring option as the franchise begins a clear rebuild from a 32-50 season.