Milwaukee Bucks sign TyTy Washington to a two-way deal

Have the Bucks finally found their backup point guard?

The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had much use for younger players over the last few seasons, primarily because of the presence of a boatload of established guys like Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday. But with reports of the signing of TyTy Washington to a two-way deal, though, it looks like they’re trying to get younger again.

Another shot

Washington is a well-built 6-foot-3 guard who was the 29th overall pick in last year’s draft by the Houston Rockets. Even though he played in 31 games, he couldn’t make an impact, with subpar numbers of 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. His percentages were also atrocious, as he shot 36 percent from the field, 55 percent from the line, and a mere 23 percent from three-point land.

With young guys like Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. already in Houston’s backcourt and All-Star Fred Van Vleet coming to the Rockets in free agency, Washington’s time in Houston was all but done. However, it cannot be denied that Washington has potential. After all, you cannot just score 53 points in a G League game without some talent.

Shot at making the rotation

It’s a well-known secret that the Bucks do not have a legitimate backup point guard. And while management may appear content not getting one, the Bucks should at least give Washington a chance of cracking the rotation. 

Washington will certainly spend time with the Bucks’ G League associate, the Wisconsin Herd. It is there where the young buck can pick up crucial pointers from new head coach Beno Udrih, who is an established and experienced NBA vet. With the right mentorship, Washington could develop into a valuable asset for Milwaukee by the middle of the season.