The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Axel Toupane (tu-pon) to a Two-Way contract.
A 6-7, 210-pound forward, Toupane appeared in nine games with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League this season and averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 31.7 minutes per game. He also shot 54.4% from the field, 38.6% from three and 73.9% from the free-throw line and posted three double-doubles.
A native of France, Toupane, 28, previously appeared in two games with the Bucks during the 2016-17 season while on a 10-day contract. Overall, he has played in 25 games with Denver, New Orleans and Milwaukee throughout his NBA career and holds career averages of 3.