The Bucks are declining the 2026-27 team option on Jackson's contract, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson is now heading for unrestricted free agency this offseason. The 2023 second-rounder took a step back in 2025-26 after starting a career-high 43 regular-season games in 2024-25, averaging 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game over 48 appearances a year ago.

Jackson ended Sunday's 126-106 loss to the 76ers with nine points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

With so many regulars sitting for the Bucks, Jackson saw extended run for the season finale. Jackson appeared in 48 games with averages of 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per contest. The Bucks hold a $2.41 million team option for 2026-27.

Jackson (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Sunday in the Bucks' 131-115 win over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

The return of starting point guard Ryan Rollins (hip) from a two-game absence was enough to bump Jackson out of the rotation. The third-year wing had appeared in each of the Bucks' prior seven games, averaging 7.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 17.4 minutes while shooting 45 percent from the field.

Jackson won't start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson got the spot start in Sunday's loss to the Clippers but will return to the second unit Tuesday. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 24-year-old has averaged 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 12.2 minutes per contest.

Jackson is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Clippers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Bucks have just eight active players available for Sunday's contest, so Jackson will move into the starting lineup for the first time this season. Over his last three outings, Jackson has averaged 7.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.7 steals over 17.0 minutes per game.

Jackson finished with eight points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and four steals over 21 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 130-99 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year forward had managed only four total steals in his prior 27 NBA games combined, but Jackson took advantage of extra run in the rout to tie his career high in the category. Jackson's played double-digit minutes only three times in 10 March appearances, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and Bobby Portis (wrist) all on the shelf right now, there could be plenty of court time available in the Bucks' frontcourt.

Jackson amassed four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 12 minutes during Saturday's 124-112 loss to the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

With AJ Green (shoulder) joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines, Jackson entered the rotation and logged double-digit minutes for just the second time this season. The UConn product was solid in his limited minutes, recording both a steal and a block for the first time this season. Still, he isn't guaranteed to see the floor once Green or Antetokounmpo are cleared to return.

Jackson ended with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound, two assists and one steal across six minutes during Tuesday's 128-100 loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson has logged a mere three appearances at the end of Milwaukee's rotation this season, and he's yet to find the bottom of the net. He's miles off the fantasy radar while the Bucks are close to full strength.

The Bucks guaranteed Jackson's contract for 2024-25 on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jackson was battling for a roster spot during training camp, making this a noteworthy move. The swingman started 43 regular-season games for the Bucks a year ago, but he could be outside the rotation to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

Jackson didn't play in Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Pacers. He ended the regular season with averages of 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals in 14.6 minutes per game over 67 contests (43 starts).

EDGE Analysis

Despite appearing in just two postseason games, Jackson played a significant role for the Bucks in the middle part of the regular season. The 23-year-old shot 47.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from downtown on the campaign, but he averaged just 5.9 minutes across his final 16 outings of the regular year. Jackson is under contract for the 2025-26 season, but his role ahead of the new season remains relatively uncertain, as Milwaukee's direction is in a state of flux.