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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 buyout players available for last roster spot

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 26: Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets is defended by Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on March 26, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 26: Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets is defended by Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Fiserv Forum on March 26, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 24: Austin Rivers #8 of the New York Knicks reacts while watching play in the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 24: Austin Rivers #8 of the New York Knicks reacts while watching play in the third quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Top 5 buyout candidates for Bucks: Austin Rivers, wing

Austin Rivers is by far the biggest name on this list and someone Bucks’ fans have been wanting even before he was bought out. Rivers was previously linked to the Bucks after being waived, but hasn’t signed with any team yet–something that’s certainly odd.

At 6-foot-4, Rivers has spent most of his time this season on the wing, but is capable of being a combo guard and sharing some of the ball-handling duties as well. That’s important for the Bucks, as what they lack in a true point, they make up with a plethora of ball-handlers (Holiday, DiVincenzo, Teague, Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo).

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Rivers also has a strong veteran I.Q. on the court and is hungry for a championship. He’s a bit too shot-heavy for my liking, but he could tone that down on a Milwaukee squad that needs more steady play on the defensive end than anything else. This is the best it gets for the Bucks this buyout season.

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