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The Bucks are re-signing forward Chris Livingston. Livingston will sign with Milwaukee on a one-year, $2.3 million deal.

The Milwaukee Bucks are re-signing forward Chris Livingston on a fully guaranteed one-year, $2.3 million deal, Rich Paul and Brandon Cavanaugh of Klutch Sports tell ESPN. Livingston, the 58th pick in the 2023 NBA draft, receives a third consecutive year on a guaranteed contract. pic.twitter.com/yRQHzrMZxZ
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The Bucks drafted the 21-year-old in the 2023 NBA Draft in the second round. Livingston has been with the Bucks for the past two seasons.

His time in Milwaukee has been limited; in 42 games, Livingston has averaged 1.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and 0.2 steals while shooting 40.8 percent from the field on 1.2 field goal attempts per game.

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Livingston has started only one game in his career, which occurred this past season.

The Ohio native attended Kentucky University, where he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. In his lone season in Lexington, Livingston averaged 6.3 points per game, 4.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 steals while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 30.5 percent from three in 34 games and 22.4 minutes of action.

It's unclear what kind of role the young forward will play this upcoming season. However, considering that the Bucks frontcourt consists of Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, barring any injury, it may be tough for Livingston to crack the rotation.

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