Reports: Bucks add D.J. Augustin, Bobby Portis
Bobby Portis provides a physical presence to the frontcourt of Milwaukee.
On Saturday, the Bucks proceeded with their assertive offseason revamp, settling on free agent contracts with forward Bobby Portis and point guard D.J. Augustin, according to multiple reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Bobby Portis is joining Milwaukee on a two-year deal, with a player option in the second season, sources said. Bucks receive a major frontcourt addition, and Portis has opportunity to play key role on a title contender. https://t.co/fr5SKO501u
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
ESPN sources reveal that free agent guard DJ Augustin has accepted a three-year, $21M contract with Milwaukee.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020
The additions come on the heels of Milwaukee’s imminent trade for Jrue Holiday and the reported departures of Robin Lopez and Ersan Ilyasova.
Last season, 25-year-old Portis averaged 10.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Knicks, marking his fifth year in the NBA. Over his career, he has averaged 10.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
33-year-old Augustin will be joining his ninth NBA team in his 13-year career. His career average stands at 9.9 points and 4.0 assists.
