Bucks, Jordan Nwora reach 2-year extension

The 24-year-old forward played 62 games with Milwaukee last season.

The Associated Press

September 26, 2022 6:08 PM

Selected No. 45 in the 2020 NBA Draft, Jordan Nwora has agreed to an extension with Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Jordan Nwora.

Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Sunday that “Jordan’s going to be with us” and that the team was working out the final details of a deal with the restricted free agent. The signing was made official Monday.

Jordan Nwora is back with the @Bucks on a two-year deal! 🦌 pic.twitter.com/N33EQdq1mh

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Nwora, 24, played 62 games last season and made 13 starts. He averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1 assist and 19.1 minutes. He shot 40.3% from the floor and 34.8% from 3-point range.

The Bucks selected Nwora out of Louisville with the 45th overall pick in the 2020 draft. The 6-foot-8 forward has made 15 starts and played 92 games in his two seasons.