{"id":218128,"date":"2025-10-16T16:27:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/218128\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:27:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T16:27:35","slug":"chris-livingstons-release-milwaukee-bucks-waive-star-forward-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/218128\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Livingston’s release: Milwaukee Bucks waive star forward; all you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Milwaukee Bucks made the decision to waive forward Chris Livingston on Thusrday (October 16). The move comes as a surprise to some, given that Livingston, the last pick in the 2023 NBA <\/a>Draft, had signed a guaranteed deal with the Bucks during the offseason.<\/p>\n

However, Milwaukee\u2019s roster crunch proved too tight for the young forward to secure a spot.<\/p>\n

Chris Livingston\u2019s limited role with the Milwaukee Bucks<\/p>\n

Chris Livingston, selected 58th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, entered the league with potential but faced challenges breaking into a competitive Bucks roster.<\/p>\n

During the 2024-25 regular season, he appeared in just 21 games, averaging a mere 5.0 minutes per contest. His on-court impact was limited, with a field goal percentage of 33.3%, reflecting his struggle to find a rhythm in such sparse playing time.<\/p>\n

Despite his limited minutes, Livingston showed flashes of the athleticism and versatility that made him a standout at Kentucky during his college career. At 6\u20196\u201d and 220 pounds, his physical and defensive potential were seen as assets for a Bucks team aiming to bolster its depth.<\/p>\n

However, with established stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard commanding significant roles, opportunities for young players like Livingston were scarce.<\/p>\n

Reason behind the Milaukee Bucks’ move<\/p>\n

The decision to waive Chris Livingston highlights the Bucks\u2019 need to streamline their roster as they focus on contending for an NBA championship. Milwaukee\u2019s front office faced a roster crunch, needing to balance veteran talent with cap flexibility. Livingston\u2019s guaranteed deal, while a vote of confidence in the offseason, wasn\u2019t enough to secure his spot amidst a crowded forward rotation that includes players like Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis.<\/p>\n

By parting ways with Livingston, the Bucks free up a roster spot, potentially for a veteran addition or to provide more flexibility for future trades.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next for Chris Livingston?<\/p>\n

At just 21 years old, Chris Livingston\u2019s NBA journey is far from over. His release from the Milwaukee Bucks opens the door for new opportunities, whether with another NBA<\/a> team or in the G League. His athleticism, size, and defensive upside make him an intriguing prospect for teams looking to develop young talent. Livingston could land on a two-way contract or a training camp invite, allowing him to showcase his skills in a more prominent role. Additionally, Livingston\u2019s time in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks\u2019 affiliate, gave him valuable experience.<\/p>\n

In 2023-24, he averaged 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in the G League, showing he can contribute when given consistent minutes. Teams seeking a project player with upside may take a chance on him, especially given his draft pedigree and flashes of potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Bucks made the decision to waive forward Chris Livingston on Thusrday (October 16). The move comes as…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":218129,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[557],"tags":[133224,64,63,133222,133225,133218,133220,133221,43820,133219,4620,590,12301,12553,133223,133228,85,133227,133226],"class_list":["post-218128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nba","tag-2023-nba-draft","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-basketbal","tag-bucks-news","tag-chris-livingston","tag-chris-livingston-bucks","tag-chris-livingston-milwaukee-bucks","tag-g-league","tag-livingston","tag-milwaukee-bucks","tag-nba","tag-nba-draft","tag-nba-free-agency","tag-nba-roster-cuts","tag-nba-trades","tag-sports","tag-wisconsin-herd","tag-young-nba-prospects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218128","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=218128"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218128\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/218129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=218128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=218128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}