Milwaukee Bucks Player Involved In Car Crash After Bulls Game

According to Sam Kraemer of FOX6 News, Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car crash.

Feb 8, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Milwaukee Bucks logo during the game between the Mavericks and the Bucks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Chicago Bulls in Wisconsin.

The Bucks lost by a score of 133-122 to fall to 1-1 in their first two games.

According to Sam Kraemer of FOX6 News, Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car crash on Saturday.

Via Kraemer: "NEW: The @Bucks confirm Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car crash after this morning's workout.

It happened at the Yankee Hill Apartments downtown."

NEW: The @Bucks confirm Andre Jackson Jr. was involved in a car crash after this morning's workout.

It happened at the Yankee Hill Apartments downtown.@fox6now https://t.co/qA8PYysO95

— Sam Kraemer (@SamKraemerTV) October 27, 2024

Via Kraemer: "Jackson Jr. was driving alone and wasn't hurt, according to the team.

The Bucks say he'll join the team in Brooklyn for tomorrow's game against the Nets."

Jackson Jr. was driving alone and wasn't hurt, according to the team.

The Bucks say he'll join the team in Brooklyn for tomorrow's game against the Nets.@fox6now

— Sam Kraemer (@SamKraemerTV) October 27, 2024

The good news is that it sounds like no one was harmed.

Jackson Jr. did not appear in Friday's loss to the Bulls.

Apr 5, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) puts up a shot against Toronto Raptors in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Jackson Jr. was the 36th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of UConn.

He finished his rookie year with averages of 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field 37.0% from the three-point range in 57 games.

Lights, Camera, Jackson.

All-Access: Andre Jackson Jr. premieres NOW!

🎥: https://t.co/4ToyrFp0bd pic.twitter.com/qK1a8h7b8k

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 6, 2023

The Bucks will now head to New York where they will face off against Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at Barclays Center.

They will then have a big showdown with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Monday evening in Massachusetts.

Oct 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Last season, the Bucks were the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in six games).

Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. crashed his car into an apartment building Saturday morning, per @MSpicuzzaMJS. pic.twitter.com/yZ5FFclUIY

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 27, 2024