Novak has been released by the Bucks following Thursday's trade with the Hornets, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.

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The Bucks acquired Roy Hibbert and Spencer Hawes from the Hornets in exchange for Miles Plumlee on Thursday, and they'll release Novak in order to free up a roster spot to accommodate the new additions. Novak, a Milwaukee-area native, has not been a regular contributor this season, appearing in only eight games and logging just 22 total minutes. The 33-year-old will likely consider retirement, but it's possible he could look to find another NBA home, though he hasn't been a rotational player in nearly three years. Since leaving the Knicks in 2013, Novak has spent stints with the Raptors, Thunder (twice). Jazz and Bucks (twice).