The Milwaukee Bucks seem inclined to cut Tyler Smith ahead of opening night, ending his time with the team one year after drafting him.
Smith's last game in a Milwaukee Bucks jersey may have been against the Pistons, where his preseason minutes significantly decreased. His minutes went from 13 in the first game to 8 versus Detroit, and he didn't play at all in the last two contests.
With opening night approaching and other players stepping up, Smith's fate seems decided. Before training camp, he seemed like a decent bet to make the roster, given his solid performance in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd.
Smith is a floor-spacing big with impressive athleticism and is still just 20 years old. The Bucks' decision to cut him would mean ditching a promising draft pick after one season.
The franchise would yet again ditch a promising draft pick after one season.
Author's summary: Bucks likely to cut Tyler Smith.