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The Milwaukee Bucks’ youth movement is reshaping minutes, but Tyler Herro looks set to keep his starting role at shooting guard. Younger players have been pushed into larger rotations, yet several factors make Herro difficult to displace.
Why Herro appears secure in the starting lineup
Two clear reasons explain recent roster shifts. Ousmane Dieng and Ryan Rollins lost minutes after struggling on the court, and their smaller contracts made demotions easier for the club to manage.
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By contrast, Tyler Herro has produced strong numbers — roughly 21.9 points, five rebounds and four assists per game while shooting 45.9 percent. He is also paid significantly more this season, around $33 million, which raises the bar for benching him. For those reasons, a promotion for Kasparas Jakucionis is unlikely in the near term.
How keeping Herro now could help the team later
Keeping Herro in the starting five serves another purpose: it gives Milwaukee a platform to showcase him for potential trade interest. If Herro performs well and a contender makes an offer before the NBA Trade Deadline, a move could clear a vacancy in the starting lineup.
That vacancy would be the most straightforward route for Jakucionis to earn a consistent starting spot. The Bucks already have a younger backcourt piece in Brayden Burries, and coaches view Jakucionis’ passing as a natural complement. Together, the pair could form part of the club’s next backcourt foundation — but that timeline depends on roster moves and timing.
Other rotation changes to watch
Rather than Herro, another player who looks more vulnerable is Kyle Kuzma. Nate Ament has been trending upward, while Kuzma’s production has cooled since a strong start. Expect the coaching staff to reward in-form players with more minutes and reconfigure roles accordingly.
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