Milwaukee Bucks preseason experimentation focuses on Kel'el Ware

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins is utilizing the preseason to test various lineup combinations and player roles. Following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jenkins adjusted the starting lineup for a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, starting center Kel'el Ware over Kyle Kuzma.

Ware has emerged as a significant factor in these experiments, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds in the game against the Thunder, and following that with 18 points and 12 rebounds in a 128-126 victory. The team also utilized a lineup featuring two seven-footers, with Myles Turner leading the team in scoring with 19 points.

Fan sentiment regarding these changes is largely in favor of experimentation, with a recent survey showing 84% of Bucks fans support the approach. Much of the discussion among supporters focuses on whether the coaching staff should prioritize giving younger players opportunities to earn their spots to ensure long-term roster depth.