FEBRUARY 21: The Bucks have officially announced Rollins’ two-way contract (Twitter link).
FEBRUARY 19: Free agent guard Ryan Rollins is signing a two-way contract with the Bucks, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (via Twitter).
Rollins was selected 44th overall in the 2022 draft after two college seasons at Toledo. He only appeared in 12 games as a rookie last season with the Warriors, who traded him to the Wizards last summer as part of the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole deal.
The 21-year-old didn’t play much for Washington either, making 10 appearances for 66 total minutes in 2023/24 before the Wizards released him in January.
A few days later, it was reported that Rollins was accused of repeatedly shoplifting from a Target store in Virginia. He was charged with seven counts of petit larceny, which is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia.
It’s unclear what came of his legal situation, as he had a court hearing scheduled for February. But evidently the Bucks felt comfortable taking a chance on Rollins, who was viewed as having defensive upside and an ability to create shots when he was drafted.
Milwaukee has a pair of two-way openings, so the team won’t have to release anyone to add Rollins.
This is the Bucks missing piece.
Ryan found out that Kohl’s Department Stores is headquartered in nearby Menomonee Falls. Excited to take his talents to the Kohl’s bath department to compare the soaps and candles to the ones in Target. Can’t wait to read his review on ryanrollinsklepto.blogspot.com
Bucks need someone willing to go for steals and capable of taking charges.
Ersan Ilyasova available?
Shame on you Bucks
The questionable coaching change and now this signing when he hasn’t even been punished but instead rewarded. I was rooting for the Bucks but am very disappointed in them now and will look for a different team to root to win
Uh oh bucks look out! Luke is no longer a fan. Cancel the season now
Jimminy crickets That’s right
I’m glad you support both moves of Doc and Rollins
I’m a Cavs fan lmao. I couldn’t be happier about Doc. Who gives a crap about a two-way?
It’s that Rollins stole another job without facing and punishment for his actions. He should be out of the league for the season but silver don’t care about anything other than money. Richard Dumas was cought stealing and that was the final straw for him. Now he can steal Robin Lopez’s old shampoo, or even TA. NBA just is full of overpaid cry baby thugs. I was a cavs fan along time ago in the 70s, 80s and 90s. You are still one piece away at the SF position.
I see loyalty is not one of your virtues. First a Cavs fan, then a Bucks fan, and now you’re off to another team. Hopefully Rollins learned a publicly humiliating lesson. I wouldn’t someone who is a petty thief to be a “thug”, but perhaps your character is pristine. I would imagine that the Bucks discussed this with him and he is on a short leash. Second chances can be a valuable step in leading a more productive life.