Third-year wing gets another chance after recently being waived
Just a few weeks ago, Chris Livingston was waived before his contract became guaranteed. In a surprising turn of events, the 2023 draftee will have another opportunity to prove himself in Milwaukee. Per Shams Charania, Livingston is signing a one-year, $2.3 million deal to return to the Bucks.
The Bucks had been in pursuit of Bradley Beal, but after he signed with the Clippers this afternoon, the team quickly pivoted and inked a deal with Livingston.
Livingston remains unproven in the NBA, with just 42 appearances in two years. He has, however, made the most of his opportunities in Summer League action thus far. Through three games he has averaged 20 PPG while shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from three. As some of the young Bucks have disappointed in Vegas, Livingston has played well and is now being rewarded.
With Livingston officially on the books for the upcoming season, the Bucks’ roster is full at 15. Although, Andre Jackson Jr.’s contract has not been guaranteed yet and if the Bucks choose not to bring him back, that would open a roster spot. And of course, the trade market remains an option if management wants to continue changing the roster.
The team was in need of another wing, and Livingston is by no means a flashy option, but the front office believes in him enough to give him a fully-guaranteed deal. By no means does the signing rule out any further moves, but for now, the roster is full and Bucks fans will have to hope Livingston can take a leap forward this season.