Bucks made unsurprising stance on Tyler Smith clear this summer

Milwaukee Bucks forward Tyler Smith catches a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on November 13, 2024. | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesWith Bobby Portis, Jericho Sims, and Brook Lopez entering NBA Free Agency, the Milwaukee Bucks had an opportunity to throw Tyler Smith into the fire as a rotational player next season. However, in an unsurprising move, the team not only brought back Portis and Sims, but they also replaced Lopez in a hurry with Myles Turner to make it known that Smith is not ready. Tyler Smith will remain buried on the depth chart, and that might be fine.

The Milwaukee Bucks knew Tyler Smith was a project player when they drafted him…