The 2023 draft pick’s tenure in Milwaukee comes to a close
Bucks GM Jon Horst made his big splash in free agency yesterday, signing Myles Turner and waiving Damian Lillard, but he is continuing to alter his roster. Per Michael Scotto, the team is waiving Chris Livingston.
Livingston had a non-guaranteed contract worth $2.2m, but the salary would have become guaranteed on July 15 had he remained on the roster. Waiving Livingston will save the Bucks a little money when they don’t have to pay him guaranteed money later this month, but more importantly, it opens a roster spot. Without Livingston, the Bucks roster stands at 13, and there are now two available spaces to sign free agents to minimum contracts.
The Kentucky product is still just 21 years old as he prepares for his third NBA season. He did not see the floor much in his two seasons with Milwaukee, appearing in just 42 games total. He was, however, productive in his G League action with the Wisconsin Herd. Unfortunately for Livingston, there were no minutes for a second-round pick who is still a raw prospect on a Bucks team fighting for a playoff spot. Hopefully, he can get an opportunity with a team currently focusing on developing young talent.
Albeit a minor move for the Bucks financially, an additional roster spot opens the door for another free-agency signing as the team continues to navigate a critical offseason.