Jakučionis earns trust after early move to Milwaukee
On November 2, 2026, Milwaukee Bucks guard Kasparas Jakučionis was earning late-game opportunities after joining the team in an offseason trade from Miami. Teammate Jaime Jaquez Jr. and coach Taylor Jenkins praised his decision-making and playmaking.
On November 2, 2026, Kasparas Jakučionis was settling into a new role with the Milwaukee Bucks after being traded from the Miami Heat in June, following his rookie season. The 20-year-old said the move was difficult at first, but he has focused on improving and on the parts of his game he can control. He also sees Milwaukee’s young roster as a good fit.
Jakučionis has played six games for the Bucks, averaging 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and four assists in 22.5 minutes per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. He has made 23.5% of his three-point attempts. The guard averaged 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 53 games for Miami last season, making 42.3% of his threes.
Milwaukee has used him in important late-game minutes. Jaquez, who was his teammate in Miami and is now with the Bucks, praised his improvement and ability to make sound decisions. Jenkins said Jakučionis helps organize the offense, attack space and create opportunities, while noting that turnovers remain an area to address.
Jakučionis said he values the team’s trust in him during the closing minutes. The Bucks have exercised his $4.02 million team option for the 2027-28 season, and his early contributions could put him in line for a larger role.