Bucks sign 2025 draft pick Bogoljub Marković

Limited to seven points in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Marković more than doubled that output on Monday. The rookie forward, who remained overseas last season after being selected with the 47th overall pick, shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc against the Suns. Overall, Marković has looked more comfortable than fellow rookie Nate Ament (eight points, three rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers vs. Phoenix), which can be owed to the former’s prior professional experience. The question when training camp opens in September is whether there will be room in the Bucks’ frontcourt rotation for both Marković and Ament.

While he didn’t shoot the ball as well as he did on Saturday, Marković once again did a little bit of everything on Monday. He was active on the boards and as a playmaker while also recording four defensive contributions. Given the Bucks’ decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, Marković should have every opportunity to crack the rotation after being stashed overseas last season. He may not be a must-draft player in standard leagues, but managers in deeper formats should track Marković’s play throughout the summer and preseason.

The Bucks selected Marković with the 47th pick last summer but stashed him overseas for a season. He appeared in five summer league games, so this wasn’t his first time putting on a jersey for the Bucks, but it was encouraging to see his growth ahead of his first NBA season. Marković has a chance to be a rotation player for Milwaukee this season.

After offering little production in his first two appearances of the summer, Marković looked far more comfortable on Sunday. The second-round pick out of Serbia shot 50 percent from the field and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. On draft night, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reported that Marković is expected to play overseas next season, so the performances in Las Vegas are unlikely to have much of an impact. And being stashed overseas likely guarantees Marković will receive ample game reps, which would not happen in Milwaukee.

Marković played last season with Mega Basket in Serbia, where the 6'11, 190-pound F/C averaged 14 points, 2.6 assists, 1.7 “stocks,” 2.8 triples and seven rebounds. He’s got handles, can shoot efficiently, play defense and create his own shot. He shined in international play at the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers and the U18 FIBA European Championship. Marković has all of the skills needed to be a quality option at the next level, but his slender frame could hold him back at the next level. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports Marković will be stashed overseas next season. He only needs to be considered in dynasty leagues for the moment.