Jon Horst

Bottom 5%CVI

Bottom 5%Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

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Should Jon Horst be kept, fired, or extended?

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Graded

Fan Votes

8 years

Tenure

League Comparison

#16

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#12

Most Active

8 moves

Contract Value

Poor contract value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

The Milwaukee Bucks have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 6 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 3 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Cormac Ryan (B-) at $0.6M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Nigel Hayes-Davis (D) — the forward market may have been richer than the on-court return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

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Milwaukee Bucks' 2025-26 moves under Jon Horst have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 8 graded moves, 3 landed well with the fanbase, 0 drew mixed reactions, and 5 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Pete Nance (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Mark Sears cut (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.