Michael Hunt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports: The Milwaukee Bucks filled their backup point guard opening Friday by signing five-year veteran Kevin Ollie, the team announced.
The 29-year-old Ollie played in 81 games last season with Chicago and Indiana, averaging career bests in scoring (5.7), assists (3.6) and rebounding (2.3). For his career, Ollie has averaged 3.8 points and 2.4 assists.
"Kevin gives us an experienced player to back up Sam at the point guard position," Bucks general manager Ernie Grunfeld said. "He is a very good defensive player with a pass-first mentality and a tremendous work ethic."
Ollie signed a one-year contract with the Bucks, according to his agent, Bill Neff. Ollie rejected a one-year deal for the league minimum from the Pacers, who then signed Erick Strickland.
The Bucks went into the free agent market to search for a backup point guard after expressing dissatisfaction last season with Rafer Alston and Greg Anthony. Alston has since signed a one-year deal with Golden State.
The Bucks also considered Travis Best, but his price was apparently too high for a team with a payroll already beyond the league's luxury tax threshold.
Best signed with Miami on Thursday for their 1.4 million exception.