Amir Coffey Secures Spot on Bucks’ Regular Season Roster
Amir Coffey has secured his position on the Milwaukee Bucks’ regular season roster. According to a report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, this veteran wing has successfully navigated the team’s roster adjustments.
Amir Coffey’s Career and Performance
Coffey, a 6’7″ guard/forward, previously played his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers. This summer, he became an unrestricted free agent. During the last season, Coffey participated in 72 games and averaged 9.7 points, shooting .471 from the field, .409 from beyond the arc, and .891 from the free-throw line. His performance was notable as he logged an average of 24.3 minutes per game.
Preseason Performance and Contract Details
With the Bucks, Coffey played in four preseason games, where he recorded an average of 3.3 points in 11.4 minutes per game. In August, he signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with Milwaukee. This agreement will transition into a standard non-guaranteed deal as the regular season begins.
Impact on the Bucks’ Roster
Coffey’s inclusion on the roster will likely result in the Bucks waiving either Andre Jackson Jr. or Tyler Smith ahead of the 2025/26 regular season. Both players are under guaranteed contracts, which adds complexity to the decision. Jackson has an $800K partial guarantee, while Smith is set to earn approximately $1.96 million.
Player Backgrounds
- Andre Jackson Jr.: Drafted 36th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, he averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14.6 minutes across 67 games last season, including 43 starts.
- Tyler Smith: Selected 33rd overall in the previous year’s draft, Smith played in 23 NBA games as a rookie, averaging just 5.3 minutes per game.
Both Jackson and Smith participated in preseason games, with Jackson playing in all four and Smith appearing in two.
The Bucks face a deadline on Monday to finalize their regular season roster, intensifying decisions around player contracts and roster adjustments.
