Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (thumb) is on track to return to the lineup for the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 26-year-old big man missed the final month of the regular season after undergoing thumb surgery. On Tuesday, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he is "pretty sure" Sims will be available for the team's first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, which begins on Saturday. Sims has averaged 2.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes with the Bucks. However, with Bobby Portis back from suspension, the former Knick will likely have a smaller role during the postseason.
Jericho Sims To Miss Rest Of Regular Season Following Thumb Surgery
Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (thumb) will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The team announced that Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss approximately four weeks. The Bucks will wrap up their regular-season schedule on April 13, making it unlikely Sims will return to action before the postseason. In its press release, the team noted that Sims would "likely return for the playoffs." Since moving to Milwaukee in a trade deadline deal with the New York Knicks, Sims has done a decent job as a backup big for the Bucks, averaging 2.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game. However, fantasy managers likely won't miss him much.
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired center Jericho Sims from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Delon Wright and cash. Sims will add some center depth to the Bucks roster behind Brook Lopez. The 26-year-old had a limited role in New York, averaging 1.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10.8 minutes this season. The move to Milwaukee is unlikely to impact Sims' fantasy stock. Wright clearly wasn't part of the team's plans moving forward, featuring in just four games for the Bucks in 2025.
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (back) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Sims was recently removed from the Knicks rotation with back spasms and it remains to be seen whether or not he will be ready to go against the Philadelphia. Sims is in his fourth season with the Knicks and is averaging 1.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 63.2% from the field in 32 games. Sims also started three games this season as Karl-Anthony Towns was injured. Ariel Hukporti will likely play more if Sims and Towns are absent for Wednesday's game.
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (back) will not play on Monday against Detroit. He was a late addition to the injury report and has been ruled out due to back spasms. Sims is way down in the pecking order at center, so his absence will not impact the Knicks, especially with Karl-Anthony Towns healthy and good to go. Towns has been out only three times this season, limiting Sims' role on the team. He has averaged 1.7 points and 3.6 rebounds in 11.6 minutes.
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims played only a couple of minutes on Wednesday against Washington because of an ankle injury. The 25-year-old exited the action without registering any stats. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) sidelined, Sims has an opportunity to carve out a role in the rotation for the beginning of the season. But he will need to stay on the court to make an impression, and unfortunately, that wasn't the case on Wednesday. New York is now off until Sunday, giving Sims some rest time, but it might not be enough, depending on the severity of the injury.
New York Knicks forward/center Jericho Sims had his $2.1 million contract for the 2024-25 campaign fully guaranteed by the team. The 25-year-old has appeared in 138 regular-season games for New York since he was taken as the No. 58 overall pick in 2021. However, he has struggled to find a spot in the rotation and has averaged just 2.6 points and 3.3 rebounds. With Mitchell Robinson (ankle) potentially missing time to begin the year, Sims could get minutes. Yet, there's a chance Julius Randle (shoulder) and Precious Achiuwa split time underneath the rim while Mitchell recovers, meaning Sims could remain the odd man out.
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (illness) is expected to play on Monday against Houston. Under normal circumstances, Sims' availability won't mean much to fantasy managers. However, there's a chance he could start if Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) misses another game. But even if Sims gets more action versus the Rockets, his impact on the fantasy end should be minimal, considering Taj Gibson is anticipated to remain a part of the rotation as well.
Jericho Sims Using A Walking Boot After Spraining Ankle
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims sprained his right ankle against the Lakers on Monday, exiting the action after logging just three minutes. Sims made a fifth consecutive start as Mitchell Robinson's (ankle) replacement. The 25-year-old was seen using a walking boot after exiting Monday's game, which isn't a great sign regarding his availability for the upcoming action. Isaiah Hartenstein is the next big in line to start in New York. He's actually already played starters' minutes since Robinson's exit from the lineup. On Monday, Hartenstein logged 39 minutes and posted a new career high with 17 rebounds. He also had multiple blocks in a fourth consecutive game while contributing nine points offensively.
Jericho Sims Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder. The big man is expected to be ready for training camp next season. Sims has been sidelined since the first week in April due to injury. It appears his season is over, but his absence won't make a huge impact in the rotation. Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah Hartenstein might see a few extra minutes. Sims averaged 3.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 52 games this season. He likely won't be a fantasy option heading into next season.
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