Breaking: Milwaukee Bucks Fill Roster Spot After Releasing Bembry

Less than 24 hours from releasing DeAndre’ Bembry, the Milwaukee Bucks sign forward Rayjon Tucker.  Tucker is signing a multiyear contract out of the Bucks G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd.  News was first reported by Shams Charania from the Athletic.

The Milwaukee Bucks are signing forward Rayjon Tucker to a multiyear contract out of their NBA G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Bucks had an open roster spot following release of DeAndre' Bembry.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 8, 2022

Tucker’s Herd Production

This season, Tucker appeared in 40 games for the Wisconsin Herd where he produced a well rounded stat line.  Tucker averaged 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 assists in 33 minutes per game.  The Wisconsin Herd struggled this season only mustering 8 wins to 24 losses.  Rayjon was one of the bright spots throughout the season.

NBA Experience

Rayjon Tucker came into the league in 2019-2020.  Since then, Tucker has appeared in games for three NBA teams.  Those teams are the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets.  In 37 NBA games, Tucker has averaged 2.8 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in 7.0 minutes per game.

Welcome to Milwaukee

Rayjon took to twitter to show the emotion and excitement he has for Milwaukee making his NBA dreams come true.

Thank you God 🙏🏽🥺

— Rayjon Tucker (@th3flighttuck) April 7, 2022

Head to your personal twitter account and follow @th3flighttuck and while you’re there, welcome him to Milwaukee.

Congrats to @th3flighttuck on signing a multi-year deal with the @Bucks! 🦌 pic.twitter.com/lUa2BIuRNm

— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) April 8, 2022

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