Johni Broome is off the Milwaukee Bucks roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster. The move follows a Saturday report that the Bucks waived Broome along with Pete Nance and Jake Stephens.
The move
Johni Broome, a 24-year-old forward in his first NBA season, leaves the Milwaukee Bucks and is off the roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the official roster. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors that the Bucks waived Pete Nance, Johni Broome and Jake Stephens. The report's confidence level was not disclosed.
The money
Broome's contract on file calls for $2.2 million in 2026-27. The Bucks carry a payroll of $191.4 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the salary cap of $165.0 million but under the luxury tax line of $200.4 million. The first apron sits at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million, both above Milwaukee's current payroll.
The fit
In 2025-26, Broome played 11 games, averaging 5.0 minutes, 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists. Milwaukee's frontcourt last season was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo at 28.9 minutes and 27.6 points, Myles Turner at 26.9 minutes and 11.9 points, and Kyle Kuzma at 26.2 minutes and 13.0 points. The Bucks now have 18 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Johni Broome still on the Bucks roster?
No. The official roster shows him off the roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18.
What preceded the move?
A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors said the Bucks waived Pete Nance, Johni Broome and Jake Stephens. The report did not disclose a confidence level.
What was Broome's contract for 2026-27?
His contract on file called for $2.2 million in 2026-27.
How many players are on the Bucks roster now?
18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What did Broome do last season?
In 2025-26 he played 11 games, averaging 5.0 minutes, 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists.