Kasparas Jakucionis’ quiet preseason likely foreshadows his Bucks role

Through their first three preseason games, the Milwaukee Bucks have not relied heavily on Kasparas Jakucionis.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:50 PM

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Dalton Sell argues Kasparas Jakucionis' low preseason minutes signal he will likely be outside Milwaukee's regular rotation.
Jakucionis played only 17.6 total minutes across the Bucks' first three preseason contests under coach Taylor Jenkins.
The article notes Milwaukee has a crowded backcourt that includes Tyler Herro, Kevin Porter Jr., and Ryan Rollins.

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Behind the Buck Pass argues that newcomer Kasparas Jakucionis' limited preseason action suggests he will likely be outside the Milwaukee Bucks' regular rotation. Through the team's first three preseason games, Jakucionis logged only 17.6 total minutes under coach Taylor Jenkins, ranking 16th on the roster in playing time.

Writer Dalton Sell notes that the Bucks face a surplus of guards, including Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro, Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, and Caris LeVert. Consequently, the article suggests Jakucionis may spend developmental time with the Bucks' G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.

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