Anžejs Pasečņiks, a 7-foot-2 Latvian center, was signed by the Bucks earlier in the offseason to add depth to their frontcourt. Despite his size and international experience, his NBA career has been limited, and he has spent much of his time overseas. The decision to release Pasečņiks indicates the Bucks are shifting their focus to other players in their roster construction as they seek to balance talent and long-term potential.