Chris Copeland was released by the Bucks on Sunday, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Copeland was released by the Bucks on Sunday, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Analysis:

With the Bucks expected to sign Steve Novak, they needed to open up a roster spot, and it looks like Copeland will be the casualty. He saw action in just 24 games with the Bucks, posting averages of 2.1 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists over seven minutes.