Milwaukee Bucks Cancel Deal to Sign Anzejs Pasecniks, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
Milwaukee, WI — In a surprising turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have decided to cancel their deal to sign Latvian center Anzejs Pasecniks, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal, which was expected to bolster the Bucks’ frontcourt depth, fell through due to undisclosed reasons. Pasecniks, a 7-foot-2 center, has shown promise in his international career and brief stint in the NBA, which made him an attractive prospect for Milwaukee.
Pasecniks, who was originally drafted 25th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2017 NBA Draft before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, has spent time playing in both the NBA and the EuroLeague. He most recently played for the Washington Wizards, where he averaged 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game over two seasons.
The Bucks’ decision to cancel the deal comes at a critical time as the team is looking to strengthen its roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
Milwaukee, led by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, is aiming to make another deep playoff run and capture their second NBA championship in three years.
While the specifics behind the cancellation have not been disclosed, it leaves the Bucks with an open roster spot and a need to explore other options to fill the void in their frontcourt. The team may now turn its attention to other free agents or potential trade targets to address this need.
The Bucks’ front office has yet to release an official statement regarding the decision. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the team navigates this unexpected development and what moves they make next to ensure they remain competitive in the highly contested Eastern Conference.
As the situation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge, providing further clarity on the Bucks’ decision and Pasecniks’ future in professional basketball.
