Brandon Jennings long-term future with Bucks in doubt?

Brandon Jennings' long term future with the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be in doubt after the young guard said in an e-mail interview, "I am going to keep my options open, knowing that my time is coming up. I'm doing my homework on big-market teams." 

Jennings is averaging a career-high 18.9 ppg this season, on a career-best 42.6% shooting. He has helped the Bucks to an 11-14 record, good for 8th place in the Eastern Conference.

The 22-year old from Compton, California created a stir earlier in the week when he voiced his displeasure with coach Scott Skiles' decision to bench wingman Stephen Jackson on Saturday against the Bulls. "I felt like he should have played against Chicago," Jennings said. "The fact that we were struggling, I was in foul trouble, maybe he could have gave us a spark."

Jennings is eligible to sign a contract extension with Milwaukee this summer. He will be a restricted free agent after next season and should he sign a one-year tender, he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.