Tyler Herro prioritizes team success with the Bucks over concerns about his contract situation.

NEW BERLIN, Wis. — Tyler Herro, the newly acquired guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, expressed optimism about his future with the team during a youth basketball camp he hosted on Saturday. The Milwaukee native, who attended Whitnall High School in Greenfield, recently joined the Bucks as part of a significant trade that sent two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. With one year left on his contract, Herro is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-27 season unless he secures an extension.

“I’m not really worried about it right now,” Herro stated, emphasizing that the focus should be on the fresh start for both himself and the organization. “It’s a new slate for me, for the coaches, really for the organization as a whole. I don’t think that needs to be a burden over anyone’s shoulders.” His transition to Milwaukee has been closely monitored since the trade was announced in June, sparking discussions about his role within a team that has seen significant changes.

The Bucks have revamped their roster, also acquiring players such as Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis, along with valuable draft assets, including the rights to the 2026 No. 13 pick, Nate Ament. Despite the influx of talent, the team’s backcourt is particularly crowded, especially after drafting shooting guard Brayden Burries from Arizona with the No. 10 pick this summer. Returning scorers Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins are expected to play pivotal roles, having averaged 17.4 and 17.3 points per game, respectively, last season.

Herro, who spent his first seven seasons with the Heat, is determined to rebound from a challenging 2025-26 season that saw him limited to just 33 games due to injuries. He has consistently averaged over 20 points per game in recent seasons and was named an All-Star in 2025. The Bucks, now under the leadership of new head coach Taylor Jenkins, are looking to redefine their identity following a disappointing 32-50 season that ended a nine-year playoff streak.

Herro acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, “I probably have the biggest chip on my shoulder that I’ve had in my career, coming to Milwaukee.” He noted that the entire team shares this motivation, particularly in light of skepticism regarding their prospects without Antetokounmpo. “Obviously there’s going to be people who probably don’t think we’ll win many games, but that’s the opposite of what we’re thinking,” he said. “We want to win as many games as possible and really set a culture from day one.”

Growing up a Bucks fan, Herro reminisced about the players who inspired him, including T.J. Ford, who will join Jenkins’ coaching staff. “I remember T.J. Ford, Michael Redd, Andrew Bogut,” he recalled. “Now we have kind of a new generation here starting off.” With a fresh roster and renewed ambitions, Herro is ready to make his mark in Milwaukee.