Milwaukee Bucks forward Jericho Sims plans to exercise player option

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Milwaukee Bucks big man Jericho Sims, who appeared in 67 games during the 2025-26 season, plans to exercise his one-year, $2.8 million player option for next season. HoopsHype, a USA TODAY NETWORK property, reported the decision June 25. Sims had until June 29 to make a decision on his option.

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Sims, who will turn 28 years old by the start of the season, averaged 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 points mostly in a reserve role last season. Both marks were career highs for the five-year pro.

Sims had a 20-rebound game April 1 and had 12 games with at least 10 rebounds. He also recorded six double-doubles.

The Bucks acquired Sims from New York at the 2025 trade deadline in a four-team trade that sent Khris Middleton to Washington.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Bucks forward Jericho Sims plans to exercise player option

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