Bucks Add Forward Johni Broome After Clippers Waiver
The Bucks announced they have signed second-year forward Johni Broome. Broome, the 35th overall pick in the 2025 draft, was waived by the Clippers less than two weeks ago. He played 11 games for Philadelphia as a rookie.
Johni Broome, a second-year forward, has joined Milwaukee after the Bucks announced his signing. He entered the league as the No. 35 selection in the 2025 draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games with Philadelphia.
The Clippers waived Broome less than two weeks before Milwaukee added him. His move reflects how teams can acquire recently waived players as roster needs shift.
The signing could matter most to Broome, giving him another NBA opportunity, and to Bucks fans following the team. It may also affect teammates competing for minutes and roster spots. More broadly, it could show how quickly professional basketball careers and team needs can change.