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Jericho Sims  • C  •  Bucks

Jericho Sims Set To Return For Playoffs

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.
12 hours ago   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard To Miss Start Of Playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) will not be available for the start of the 2025 playoffs. Sources have told ESPN's Shams Charania that doctors examining Lillard believe he is making significant progress, but the Bucks star has not yet been cleared to resume full basketball activities. The team announced Tuesday that Lillard had made "significant improvement on his deep vein thrombosis" and that he will increase his on-court activity. However, Lillard remains without a timetable for his return. Ryan Rollins appears to be penciled in for another start when Milwaukee begins its first-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. During Lillard's absence, Kevin Porter Jr. has also seen an increase in fantasy value.
Yesterday   
Bobby Portis  • PF  •  Bucks

Bobby Portis Taking Sunday Off

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (rest) won't suit up against Detroit on Sunday. He had a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double when these clubs met on Friday evening. However, his services won't be needed for this one, especially since Milwaukee has nothing to gain or lose on Sunday. Brook Lopez (rest) also won't play, and Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful. As such, Kyle Kuzma (ankle), who is probable, should get some meaningful minutes. Pete Nance and Chris Livingston may also be worth considering for DFS lineups.
5 days ago   
Kyle Kuzma  • PF  •  Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Probable For Season Finale

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is probable for Sunday's rematch with the Pistons. Brook Lopez (rest) and Bobby Portis (rest) won't play, and Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful. As a result, Kuzma could bounce between the four and five spots. Although he might see fewer minutes than normal, he should be more productive than usual while he is out there, assuming he gets the green light to suit up.
5 days ago   
Brook Lopez  • C  •  Bucks

Brook Lopez Resting On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (rest) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. These clubs met on Friday night, with Lopez finishing with 15 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks. However, Milwaukee is heading into the playoffs having already secured the No. 5 seed, so most of the team's core performers, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder), also aren't anticipated to suit up. But as far as the middle is concerned, Kyle Kuzma (ankle), who is probable, might spend the bulk of his time at the five. Pete Nance, Chris Livingston, and Tyler Smith are also in line to see plenty of work.
5 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's rematch against the Pistons. Milwaukee is locked into the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, so the multi-time All-Star will likely sit this one out after producing a 32-point, 15-assist, 11-rebound triple-double in the win over Detroit on Friday night. Bobby Portis (rest) and Brook Lopez (rest) also won't suit up, so the team will lack size underneath the rim. Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is probable, meaning there's a good chance he gets some action at the four and five spots. Chris Livingston and Pete Nance could also see plenty of minutes and scoring opportunities, especially with Kevin Porter Jr. (wrist), Taurean Prince (knee), and Gary Trent Jr. (knee) doubtful.
5 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Available Against Pistons On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) will be available to play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Doc Rivers told reporters that the former MVP is suiting up and ready to go. These last two games against the Pistons are important for playoff seeding and the Bucks are still without Damian Lillard (calf). Antetokounmpo will likely be a popular play in DFS lineups since he'll be the focal point of the team yet again.
6 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable Against Pistons

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) remains on the injury report but has been tagged as probable for the Friday night showdown with the Detroit Pistons. Currently, the Bucks are ahead in the season series after beating the Pistons twice, but their final two games are both against each other. That means Antetokounmpo and company will need all hands on deck to make sure they stay in the fifth seed. If, for some reason, Antetokounmpo doesn't end up playing, Bobby Portis would likely move into the starting five.
6 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Against New Orleans

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Pelicans. The multi-time All-Star has appeared on the injury due to numerous injuries throughout the year. But, this time, he's listed because of an illness. With that said, the Pelicans are shorthanded, so Antetokounmpo may ride the bench more than usual if the score gets out of hand. If that's the case, Bobby Portis, who recently returned from a lengthy suspension, could be spending even more time on the floor.
7 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is considered probable for Thursday's clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. After helping Milwaukee to a remarkable comeback victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, Antetokounmpo is back on the injury report with a shoulder issue. Nevertheless, he is expected to be in the lineup. The two-time MVP has recorded triple-doubles in each of his last three appearances and can establish a new career-high for a single season if he posts another one over the final few games of the campaign. He is currently on 10 triple-doubles through 65 outings, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks.
7 days ago   
Pat Connaughton  • SG  •  Bucks

Pat Connaughton Sidelined On Tuesday

Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (ankle) is ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making four consecutive appearances, Connaughton was unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain. He will now have to sit out another contest because of the ailment. Connaughton has averaged only 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per contest in the 2024-25 season, so his absence this evening won't be a big issue for Milwaukee.
Apr 8   
Pat Connaughton  • SG  •  Bucks

Pat Connaughton Questionable For Tuesday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Pat Connaughton (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making four consecutive appearances, Connaughton was unavailable for Sunday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain. He may now have to sit out another contest because of the ailment. Connaughton has averaged only 4.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game this season, so his absence is not a big deal for the Bucks.
Apr 7   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Return On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bucks are expected to have Antetokounmpo back in the lineup after he missed Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans with a minor knee issue. The game marked the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was likely just managing Antetokounmpo's workload. Antetokounmpo has recorded triple-doubles in each of his last two outings, including a historic 35-17-20 stat line in a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Apr 7   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play On Saturday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) will play on Saturday versus the Heat. The foot sprain continues to be an issue. Fortunately, it won't be enough to keep the multi-time All-Star off the floor. Of course, Antetokounmpo is always a must-start in any redraft format. On the other hand, he's averaged only 24 points in two meetings with Miami this season, so DFS managers might have a tough time getting a return on their investment.
Apr 5   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard May Return To Action Sooner Than Expected

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) may be back on the floor sooner than expected. "He's hopeful to get cleared in the next week or week and a half to go full-go and then resume basketball in games for the Bucks," ESPN's Shams Charania said on Wednesday during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show. Lillard has been out of action since March 18 due to a blood-clotting issue related to his right calf. It looks like the Bucks could get him back into the lineup for the playoffs, which begin on April 19. Until then, Ryan Rollins will continue to roll as the starting point guard. He has recently started to feel more comfortable in the role, averaging 17.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists over the past three games.
Apr 3   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is likely to play on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo missed a matchup against the Denver Nuggets last week, but this is his only absence since the All-Star break. The Bucks need wins on the board, and Antetokounmpo must play to get them, especially with Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable. Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in each of his last five appearances, picking up three double-doubles during that stretch. Last time out against the Phoenix Suns, he reached a double-double with assists, finishing a 133-123 win with 37 points, five boards, 11 dimes, one block, and three steals.
Apr 3   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) will play against the Suns on Tuesday night. It's not uncommon to see the two-time MVP listed on the injury report. But as has been the case for most of the 2024-25 campaign, he was listed as probable, so fantasy managers expected to have him in the lineup. Antetokounmpo had 31 points, 10 rebounds, and five rebounds in his only matchup against Phoenix this season. However, he won't have to deal with Kevin Durant (ankle) and possibly Royce O'Neale (illness) this time around.
Apr 1   
AJ Green  • SG  •  Bucks

AJ Green May Miss Another Game Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. He already sat out the previous game due to a shoulder sprain and may remain on the shelf Tuesday with the same issue. Green's absence frees up around 23 minutes of action for Milwaukee's other guards. Gary Trent Jr. saw nearly 30 minutes off the bench on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with 10 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. had a heater with 28 points in 23 minutes. Both players are likely to get plenty of burn again on Tuesday if Green does not return.
Apr 1   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Tuesday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is probable to play on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Greek superstar remains on the injury report with a foot sprain, but he will likely suit up for Tuesday's contest. The injury does not appear to limit Antetokounmpo in any way, as he has notched 30-plus points in four consecutive outings. Antetokounmpo's scoring numbers dipped slightly in March, but his recent performances show that he has started to build up momentum again ahead of the postseason.
Apr 1   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available On Sunday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) will play on Sunday versus Atlanta. It's common to see him listed on the Injury Report for one reason or another. But this time, he made an appearance due to a sprained left foot. Yet, it won't be enough to keep Antetokounmpo off the floor. With that said, the multi-time All-Star has averaged 29.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.0 steals in three meetings with the Hawks this season. While he's always a must-start in any redraft format, his DFS value is higher on Sunday, especially with Damian Lillard (illness) sidelined.
Mar 30   
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