Bucks decline to pick up option on injured Alexander

Joe Alexander’s development at the NBA level has been hindered by a hamstring injury this season, while his future with the Milwaukee Bucks — and greater prospects with the NBA — have turned cloudy after an announcement Monday by the Bucks general manager.John Hammond said he’s decided not to pick up a $2.76 million option on the forward’s first contract — an uncommon move among NBA lottery picks that often become a franchise cornerstone.

With the decision, Alexander will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.

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