Kurt Thomas could start the regular season as the starting power forward in Milwaukee.

His role with the Bucks was in question when he was traded by the Spurs in the Richard Jefferson deal on June 23, but he started his fourth straight game on Saturday night.

"I really didn't know what to expect," Thomas told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel of how he felt following the trade. "I just wanted to wait until I talked to the Bucks.

"They were real upbeat about things and wanted me to come in and contribute. It has been a great adjustment."

Bucks coach Scott Skiles sees Thomas playing both power positions this season.

"I'm going to have to find some sort of balance in there for him," Skiles said. "It's tough to do when you're playing him both spots. It probably means at some point you've got to leave him out for a long stretch. We'll figure it out as time goes on."