7 bold predictions for Milwaukee Bucks 2021 offseason

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 05: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards is defended by Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on May 05, 2021 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)

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.