# Solving the Milwaukee Bucks Roster Crunch: Safest Bets, Most at Risk and Potential Surprises

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Podcast: [Locked On Bucks – Daily Podcast On The Milwaukee Bucks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bucks-daily-podcast-on-the-milwaukee-bucks-845830)
Published: 2026-07-24T05:00:00+00:00
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Milwaukee Bucks face a roster crunch as big offseason contracts and new signings shake up the lineup. With Gary Trent Jr. locked in but under league investigation, and draft picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament deemed the safest bets for opening night, the Bucks’ front office must navigate contracts, trade rumors, and development priorities. Who is most likely to be cut, flipped, or find an unexpected role when the season tips off? Insightful analysis highlights the precarious futures of Kyle Kuzma, AJ Green, Myles Turner, and Caris LeVert, while names like Tyler Herro and Ryan Rollins spark debate over their potential impact and staying power. The conversation focuses on contract technicalities, positional depth, upcoming player evaluations, and the strategies that will define Milwaukee’s opening night roster. Will the Bucks maximize their new core, or will further moves force unexpected changes before preseason? 00:00 Bucks roster likelihood rankings 03:55 Drafting early season trade list 10:32 Discussing Bucks' roster decisions 14:46 Player contract considerations 19:12 AJ Green's skill development 22:20 Myles Turner trade prospects 25:23 Discussing player contracts and trades 27:34 Roster decisions and player moves 32:05 Rankings discussion wrap-up Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this sho…

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