Ryan Rollins’ abrupt demotion doesn’t mean his Bucks future is bleak

In a surprising early-season development, Brayden Burries overtook Ryan Rollins in the Milwaukee Bucks' starting five.

By Dalton Sell · Behind the Buck Pass

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:00 AM

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Dalton Sell argues Ryan Rollins' demotion to the Milwaukee Bucks' bench does not end his future with the team.
Head coach Taylor Jenkins replaced Rollins in the starting lineup with rookie Brayden Burries against Minnesota.
Sell believes playing in the second unit alongside Kasparas Jakucionis could help Rollins regain his previous form.

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins benched guard Ryan Rollins ahead of a matchup against Minnesota, inserting rookie Brayden Burries into the starting lineup. Behind the Buck Pass writer Dalton Sell argues that while the move was surprising so early in the season, it should not be viewed as the end of Rollins' future in Milwaukee.

Sell suggests moving to the bench may benefit Rollins by pairing him with playmaker Kasparas Jakucionis rather than Tyler Herro. He notes that Jenkins' lineup changes, including Nate Ament entering the rotation for Ousmane Dieng, reflect experimentation, and Rollins could still reclaim a primary role depending on Burries' performance.

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