Apr 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts on the sideline during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Bucks Release Player Before Mavs Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated 10/17/24

On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will play their fourth preseason game when they visit the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.

They are 1-2 in their first three games but are coming off a 111-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Before Thursday's showdown with the Mavs, the Bucks waived James Akinjo (h/t Keith Smith of Spotrac).

Today's NBA waivers:

James Akinjo - MIL
Robert Baker II - ORL
Charles Bediako - DEN
James Bouknight - POR
Keion Brooks Jr. - NOP
Tosan Evbuomwan - DET
Andrew Funk - DEN
Jarkel Joiner - ATL
K.J. Jones II - BKN
Justin Lewis - UTA
Jalen McDaniels - SAS
Trhae Mitchell - NOP
Josh…
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 16, 2024

Akinjo appeared in one preseason game.

He is coming off a year where he was in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd and Stockton Kings.

The 23-year-old averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 54.7% from the three-point range in 18 regular season games (two starts).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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