NBA·BREAKING·November 2, 2026 07:22 PM ET

Bucks exercise 2027-28 options on Ware, Jakučionis

The two options total $11.16 million.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 36m1 min read

What happened: Ware's rookie-scale option is worth $7.14 million. Jakučionis' is worth $4.02 million.

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Why it matters: The decision keeps both players under contract for another season as Milwaukee shapes its roster beyond 2026-27.

By the numbers: Ware is averaging 13 points, 8.667 rebounds and 0.833 assists per game in 2026-27 through six games, as of Nov. 2.

What to watch: Their roles through the rest of 2026-27 will offer a clearer measure of the team's investment.

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