Milwaukee Bucks Make Roster Moves Before Celtics Game

The Milwaukee Bucks assigned two players to the G League before Monday's game.

Oct 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Johnson (77) dribbles during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

On Monday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Boston Celtics in Massachusetts.

Before the game, the team announced that they had assigned two players to the G League.

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: "Per the Bucks, AJ Johnson and Chris Livingston have been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd."

Per the Bucks, AJ Johnson and Chris Livingston have been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd.

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) October 28, 2024

Livingston was the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.

He finished his rookie season with averages of 1.2 points and 1.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field in 21 games.

Mar 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Johnson was the 23rd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

He had two points while shooting 1/1 from the field in the team's most recent game.

Oct 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Johnson (77) dribbles during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Bucks enter the evening with a 1-2 record in their first three games of the season.

They most recently had a disappointing 115-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Sunday in New York.

Following the Celtics, the Bucks will resume action on Thursday when they go up against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies in Memphis.

Business in Boston. pic.twitter.com/je8EjgAMIn

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 28, 2024

The Bucks have one of the best rosters in the NBA led by Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton.

However, Middleton continues to miss time with an injury.

Last season, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Oct 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers talks with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

As for the Celtics, they are a perfect 3-0 to start the new season.

Following the Bucks, they will visit the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday in Indianapolis.