TMJ4 News will provide live updates at the bottom of this article as draft moves are made.
The Milwaukee Bucks could have a quiet draft night as the team is currently armed with the 58th overall pick in round two.
With all the crazy trades that have already gone down in the NBA, there are rumors the Bucks could trade into the bottom of round one.
There are also two players with Wisconsin ties that are expected to be drafted, Brandin Podziemski and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Meanwhile, Bucks forward Khris Middleton opted out of his deal with the team. According to ESPN, he declined the $40 million player option, making him a free agent. That doesn't necessarily mean the soon-to-be 32-year-old will sign with a new team. The move could be to work on a new long-term deal with the Bucks.
In the late night hours, a big three-team trade kicked things off. Kristaps Porziņģis goes to the Celtics, Marcus Smart traded from Boston to Memphis, and Tyus Jones goes to the Wizards with a few other players and picks included.
This year's draft takes place on Thursday, June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It will begin at 7 p.m. on ABC and ESPN.
LIVE UPDATES:
- 10:40 p.m. update: With the 36th pick, the Bucks take Andre Jackson Jr. from the Orlando Magic
At 36 in the second round the #Bucks via the #Magic select G Andre Jackson Jr from UConn
— Lance Allan (@lanceallan) June 23, 2023
- 9:47 p.m. update: Marquette's Olivier Maxence-Prosper's rapid rise continues to the 24th overall pick of the Sacramento Kings. There is talk he will be going to Dallas and the Mavericks. Marquette head coach Shaka Smart said in a statement Thursday evening, "OMax did an unbelievable job of taking ownership in his role, getting better within that and gaining confidence. He has tremendous energy and spirit about him for winning and that's exactly what NBA teams are looking for in a player."
- 9:44 p.m. update: ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says the Milwaukee Bucks will acquire No.36 in a deal with the Orlando Magic.
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring No. 36 in a deal with the Orlando Magic, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2023
- 9:15 p.m. update: The Golden State Warriors select Brandin Podziemski 19th overall. He played high school ball at St. John's Northwestern Academy in Delafield.
- 5:30 p.m. update: The Washington Wizards trade Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for Rufus King product Jordan Poole.
Warriors are sending Jordan Poole, a protected first-round pick in 2030 and a second-rounder in 2027 to the Wizards for Chris Paul, league sources said. https://t.co/GLCIS0bDsg
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 22, 2023
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