Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will miss Friday's game against the Washington Wizards for injury management on his hamstring. The veteran point guard played on Thursday night under a minutes restriction and posted 15 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 2-for-12 from the floor and 2-for-8 from downtown. For fantasy managers looking for a stop-gap, AJ Green received a big chunk of minutes off of the bench in their last game, but Kevin Porter Jr. may have earned a shot at more opportunities. Green posted nine points, three rebounds, and two assists compared to Porter's 13 points, two assist, and one steal.
Damian Lillard Active Thursday, Will Have Minutes Restriction
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play on Thursday against the Clippers. However, he will operate under a minutes restriction. The former Trail Blazer missed the Bucks' final game heading into the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury, an ailment he's been dealing with for weeks. It's unknown how long he'll see limited action moving ahead. But with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) also restricted, Kyle Kuzma could see a bump on the scoring end, with Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, and Gary Trent Jr. in line for more minutes.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) carries a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers. Milwaukee's star guard missed the team's last game before the All-Star break because of a hamstring issue. However, he participated in the All-Star festivities in San Francisco, and Lillard practiced on Wednesday, which are encouraging signs regarding his availability for Thursday's game. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf, Lillard has put together a strong stretch lately, averaging 29.6 points and 9.2 assists over his past five appearances.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will not play on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lillard carried a probable tag on the initial injury report but was downgraded to questionable earlier on Wednesday. Now, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Lillard has been ruled out for the contest. Newly acquired Kevin Porter Jr. may receive a start with Lillard absent, with Ryan Rollins working as a secondary playmaker off the bench. Before moving to Milwaukee, Porter Jr. made a pair of starts with the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in the season. He was very productive in these games, averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.5 steals.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lillard is troubled by a hamstring issue but looks ready to play through the injury. He logged 39 minutes last time out against the Golden State Warriors when Lillard was also on the injury report. The Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), making Lillard their main man. He has scored 81 points across the past two games.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) will play in Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Following his big 43-point performance in 44 minutes on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lillard was initially considered questionable for Monday's game. Lillard should be the focal point of the Bucks offense again, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf. Since Antetokounmpo's exit from the lineup, Lillard has averaged 31.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 1.3 steals.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will be in the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. A groin issue keeps Lillard on the injury report, but the Bucks have upgraded him to available. Lillard is coming off his 10th double-double of the season, having notched 29 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Another big performance will be expected from him on Friday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play against Charlotte. The former Trail Blazer missed Monday's loss to the Thunder because of a groin injury. He was listed as questionable for this contest as of Tuesday night. However, Lillard was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. The Bucks will also have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Brook Lopez (back), and Bobby Portis (personal) back, meaning players like AJ Johnson, Ryan Rollins, and Tyler Smith can be removed from fantasy lineups.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game in Charlotte. The former Trail Blazer wasn't available for Monday's loss to OKC because of left groin soreness. But the Bucks were extremely shorthanded, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (ankles), Bobby Portis (personal) and Brook Lopez (back) also sidelined for that one. Luckily, Middleton, Portis, and Lopez are probable for Wednesday night, so they should be more involved offensively if Antetokounmpo and Lillard aren't on the floor versus the Hornets. Fantasy managers may also see expanded production from Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Monday and will end up watching from the sidelines against the Oklahoma City Thunder. When the team's report initially came out halfway through the afternoon, Lillard had a shot to play, but just a couple hours later he was already downgraded. He'll join Khris Middleton (ankle), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), and likely Bobby Portis (personal) on the inactive list for the night. A.J. Green and Gary Trent Jr. will be at the top of the streamer list as they've seen the most playing time this season. Green averages 7.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while Trent posts 9.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per night.