Joe Alexander's Future at Milwaukee

Milwaukee has decided not to pick up their thrid year option on Joe Alexander. That makes Alexander highest pick ever (8th pick in 2008) to have his rookie contract option declined. Only two other players, Golden State’s Patrick O’Bryant (9th pick in 2006) and the Los Angeles Clippers Yaroslav Korolev (12th pick in 2005) have had their teams pass on their first contract options. Alexander is now scheduled to become a free agent after the 2009-10 season.

This is something I don't quite understand. Alexander is a promising young player, which owns great shooting skills. I have faith in his talents, and I am sure he would interest a bunch of clubs when the season will end. Milwaukee don't really own premium players at the small forward position, and I don't see the reason why they are not eager to give another chance to Joe Alexander.