![Khris Middleton will likely decline his player option to become an unrestricted free agent. [Image Source: Flickr | Keith Allison]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/5/26/660x290/b_502x220x82/khris-middleton-will-likely-decline-his-player-option-to-become-an-unrestricted-free-agent-image-source-flickr-keith-allison_2269749.jpg "Khris Middleton will likely decline his player option to become an unrestricted free agent. [Image Source: Flickr | Keith Allison]")
The Milwaukee Bucks finished the regular season at 60-22, which was the best record in the NBA, and they reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001. Unfortunately for them, they were eliminated on Saturday in Game 6 by the Toronto Raptors as they fell 100-94.
While the Bucks’ 60 wins in the regular season were their most when they also won that many in 1980-81, they are entering a pivotal offseason. Since Khris Middleton in all likelihood will decline his player option, three members of their starting lineup will be free agents. HoopsHype takes a more in-depth look at their upcoming offseason following their elimination from postseason play.
Here are the free agents for the Bucks (listed in alphabetical order by last name). Their free agents list was taken from ESPN. Ages listed are how old they will be once the new regular season begins.
Malcolm Brogdon (SG) - Restricted, Age: 26
The 2016-17 Rookie of the Year, Brogdon became a full-time starter for the first time in his career in 2018-19. In 64 games, he averaged 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. He joined the 50/40/90 club connecting on 50.5 percent of his field goals, 42.6 percent of his threes, and he led the league with a 92.8 free throw percentage.
Tim Frazier (PG) - Unrestricted, Age: 28
While Frazier didn't see much postseason action (40 minutes over 11 games), he has continued to show why he can be a valuable backup point guard. Signed by Milwaukee in mid-March, he played in 12 regular season games for them posting averages of 6.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.
Pau Gasol (C) - Unrestricted, Age: 38
A likely future Hall of Famer, Gasol's career is winding down as he didn't appear in the playoffs due to surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. He played just three games for the Bucks after signing in early March, and he totaled four points and 10 rebounds.
Brook Lopez (C) - Unrestricted, Age: 31
Lopez was a steal for the Bucks after signing for a little less than $3.5 million last offseason. He went on to start 81 regular season games and all 15 games in the playoffs. During the regular season, he had per game averages of 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks while also making 187 three-pointers.
Khris Middleton (SF) - Player option for $13 million, Age: 28
An All-Star for the first time this season, Middleton will in all likelihood opt out to become an unrestricted free agent. He averaged career-bests during the regular season of .0 rebounds and 4.3 assists (numbers that increased to 6.3 and 4.4 respectively in the postseason). His 18.3 points per game were the third time in the last four seasons that he has averaged 18+ points.
Nikola Mirotic (PF) - Unrestricted, Age: 28
While he was still a valuable piece, Mirotic didn't quite perform at the level he had with the Pelicans after he was traded to Milwaukee in early February. His shooting numbers dipped and the drop was even more-pronounced in the playoffs (37.6 percent from the field, 28.9 percent on three-point tries). In 14 regular season games with Milwaukee, the 6-10 forward averaged 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds.
