Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Bucks extension hopes hit early roadblock

The Milwaukee Bucks' now-starting small forward needs to be better if he wants to stay in town.

By Franco Luna · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Franco Luna argues Jaime Jaquez Jr. is jeopardizing his rookie extension chances following poor preseason performances.
Jaquez shot a combined 6-of-19 from the field across his first two exhibition games with Milwaukee.
The forward scored five points against Minnesota and managed 13 points with four fouls against Oklahoma City.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. has struggled through the team's first two preseason games as he seeks a rookie-scale contract extension. Writer Franco Luna argues that Jaquez's early exhibition performances against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder have stalled his extension momentum ahead of the October 19 deadline.

Jaquez has shot just 6-of-19 from the field combined across both contests while displaying foul trouble and hesitant offense. Luna notes that unless Jaquez quickly improves his play, Milwaukee's front office will likely bypass an immediate deal and let him enter restricted free agency next summer.

Read the full article on Behind the Buck Pass

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Bucks extension hopes hit early roadblock

More Milwaukee Bucks News

Never Miss a Sports Update