7 bold predictions for Milwaukee Bucks 2021 offseason
2. Bucks agree to contract extension with Donte DiVincenzo in October
Donte DiVincenzo is entering the final year of his rookie deal (he’ll get paid about $4.7 million in 2021-22) and is in line for a big raise beginning next year. Hopefully, that next contract comes with the Bucks.
DiVincenzo improved across the board in this third NBA season. Moving into the lineup as a full-time starter, he posted career-highs in minutes per game (27.5), three-point percentage (37.9), rebounds per 36 minutes (7.5), and assists per 36 minutes (4). He also impacted the game on the defensive end as a versatile defender who excels off-ball.
He’s eligible for a contract extension any time before the start of the regular season which gives the Bucks plenty of time. Milwaukee will likely work out a new deal with their starting two-guard worth somewhere around $8-10 million per season. But don’t expect it to come until right before the season begins as they monitor his recovery from the tendon injury he suffered in his foot.