Milwaukee Bucks Secure AJ Green with Four-Year, $45 Million Extension

The Milwaukee Bucks have finalized a four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension with guard AJ Green, as confirmed by his agent, Matt Bollero of ProMondo Sports. This agreement ensures that Green will remain with the Bucks through the 2029-30 NBA season, preventing him from entering free agency next summer. The extension comes after Green's notable development from an undrafted player in 2022 to a key contributor for the team.

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AJ Green, a 26-year-old Iowa native, has shown significant improvement over his three seasons in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting an impressive 42.7% from three-point range. His performance peaked during the playoffs, where he averaged 11 points per game against the Indiana Pacers, including a standout Game 5 where he scored a career-high 19 points. Green's shooting accuracy, particularly his 44.9% on catch-and-shoot attempts, positions him among the elite shooters in the league.

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Green's journey to this lucrative extension began when he joined the Bucks as an undrafted free agent after a successful collegiate career at Northern Iowa. Initially signed to a two-way contract, he transitioned to a standard deal and has since become a regular in the Bucks' rotation. His role expanded significantly last season, where he played a career-high 73 games, marking a pivotal year in his development.

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Bucks general manager Jon Horst emphasized the importance of securing Green's extension before the season, highlighting the team's commitment to retaining talent. Green himself expressed confidence in his agent and the front office, stating, “My job is just to control everything I can right there on the court... and trust that my agent... is going to take care of whatever needs to be taken care of.”

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While the extension has been largely viewed as a positive move for the Bucks, some analysts have raised concerns about the team's salary cap management, especially following the departure of Damian Lillard. The Bucks will need to navigate their financial commitments carefully, particularly as they prepare for the potential impact of Giannis Antetokounmpo's future contract decisions.

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As the Bucks prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, which begins on October 22 against the Washington Wizards, Green is expected to play a significant role in the team's backcourt. His continued development and performance will be crucial as the Bucks aim to contend for the championship while managing their roster and salary cap effectively.

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• “My job is just to control everything I can right there on the court, in the gym – be a great teammate and work hard, go about the same stuff that I’ve tried to be about in my time here and trust that my agent, I love that dude, is going to take care of whatever needs to be taken care of,” — AJ Green, Milwaukee Bucks Guard

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• “He’s really good with the ball coming off screens,” — Doc Rivers, Head Coach, Milwaukee Bucks

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This contract extension not only solidifies AJ Green's position within the Bucks but also reflects the team's strategy to build around emerging talent while maintaining competitive viability in the NBA.

Bucks did themselves an unmistakable favor with AJ Green's extension