MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 05: AJ Green #20 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots over Gary Trent Jr. #33 … More
Shooting guard might just be the biggest question mark on the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster right now.
They’ve got some solid dudes in the mix—guys who can fill roles and knock down shots—but nobody who is elite. It’s a group with upside, sure, but also some clear limitations.
That said, a few of these guys had promising runs last season, and there’s real potential for growth heading into 2025-26.
So let’s break it down and see where things stand at the 2-guard spot:
1. Gary Trent Jr.
Trent Jr. went out swinging last season. He had some monster playoff performances against the Pacers—dropping 37 points with nine threes in Game 3, then putting up 33 in the elimination game while draining eight more from deep.
But it ended on a sour note. In overtime of Game 5, he let a pass slide right through his legs and out of bounds, helping spark the Pacers’ wild comeback run that took them all the way to Game 7 of the Finals.
Still, the Bucks were lucky to bring him back on a super team-friendly one-year deal worth $3.7 million (plus a player option for 2026-27). At 26, he’s smack in the middle of his prime, and he should be in the mix for a starting spot depending on how Doc Rivers wants to roll with the first unit.
2. AJ Green
If there’s one thing the Bucks clearly love, it’s gunners. And AJ Green fits the bill to a T. He’s got one of the quickest releases in the league—and it’s high and smooth, too. Give him an inch, and the ball’s already in the air.
The former undrafted kid out of Northern Iowa has climbed his way up from a two-way deal and turned himself into a legit rotation piece. At just 25, there’s more growth to come, and if he keeps lighting it up from deep, he might force his way into a bigger role.
He’s also eligible for an extension, but if the Bucks don’t get something done this offseason, he’s gonna be playing for a bag next year.
3. Gary Harris
Harris’s numbers have fallen off a cliff over the last few seasons. He went from averaging 11.1 points back in 2021-22 to just 3.0 last year. And yeah, the minutes took a hit too.
At this point, he’s more of a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option off the bench. If Doc wants a little energy or some veteran presence in a pinch, Harris is there.
He can still shoot—career 37 percent from deep—but the bounce is mostly gone, and he struggles to stay in front of guys defensively. He might still find a few minutes here and there, but he’s more of a depth piece than anything else.
Final Word
The Bucks have a bunch of shooting guards who can shoot the hell out of the ball. What they’re missing is that do-it-all guy who can create their own shot and lock down on D. Maybe one of these dudes takes the leap this year—or maybe that search continues. Either way, the position battle at camp should be worth keeping an eye on.
