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Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Play On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Hornets. The Freak is coming off a strong 59-point effort in Wednesday's overtime victory over the Pistons. He also had 14 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and two steals in that one. With Damian Lillard (concussion) still out and Bobby Portis (elbow) doubtful, fantasy managers can expect Antetokounmpo to get more scoring opportunities, assuming he plays. Still, it will be difficult for him to match his level of production from Wednesday night.
22 hours ago   
Bobby Portis  • PF  •  Bucks

Bobby Portis Doubtful Versus The Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (elbow) is listed as doubtful heading into Saturday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. He wasn't available for Milwaukee's overtime win over the Detroit Pistons. As a result, Taurean Prince received 45 minutes of action, ending the evening with 15 points and 10 rebounds. If Portis remains on the shelf on Saturday, Prince is worth consideration for fantasy lineups. The 30-year-old could also remain a top DFS value option, even more so with Damian Lillard (concussion) missing his third-consecutive contest.
22 hours ago   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard Sidelined Again On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (concussion) won't play on Saturday afternoon against the Charlotte Hornets. The multi-time All-Star will miss his third-straight contest, so his next chance to return to the floor will be on Monday against the Houston Rockets. Without question, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), coming off a 59-point performance in Wednesday's overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, should continue to see more scoring chances. The same can be said for Taurean Prince, who had 15 points in that one. On the other hand, Delon Wright, who started on Wednesday night but finished without a point, can be left out of any fantasy lineup until he proves he's capable of taking advantage of his expanded workload.
22 hours ago   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Active On Tuesday, Will Come Off Bench

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is active on Tuesday night for Milwaukee's game against the Toronto Raptors. Trent will come off the bench and Ryan Hollis will get the start in place of the injured Damian Lillard. Trent has missed two games with a nagging hip issue but is now in a spot where he's able to play. Fantasy managers should expect moderate production out of the 25-year-old who has struggled from the three point line, an area he's generally strong at. DFS managers willing to take a risk on a cheap option may find more value out of Trent tonight compared to fantasy managers in traditional leagues.
4 days ago   
Andre Jackson Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Andre Jackson Jr. Available On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (hip) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Both Jackson and Gary Trent Jr. (back) are good to go after being listed as probable heading into this game. Jackson figures to return to the starting five, but has been quiet after the last few games. Trent hasn't been much better but both players should see significant minutes on Tuesday. They could see an uptick in value with Damian Lillard (concussion) unavailable on Tuesday.
4 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. As expected, Antetokounmpo will play after being listed as probable heading into this game. The Bucs are going to need him with Damian Lillard (concussion) ruled out for this game. The expectation is that Antetokounmpo will take on a heavy workload on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should get him back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
4 days ago   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Listed As Probable For Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Trent is dealing with lower back spasms that have caused him to miss the last two games. The probable tag is a positive sign for the Bucks who will be in desperate need of more offensive production Tuesday with Damian Lillard (concussion) being listed as out. Trent started seven games for the Bucks to start the season but only averaged 8.0 PPG and shot just 23.1% from three, an area that's generally a strength for him as a 38.3% career three point shooter. It's unclear if the Bucks will put Trent back into the starting lineup but there's potential for him to have a decent fantasy impact with Milwaukee's need to replace Lillard's three point shooting. Fantasy managers should check in on the Bucks' starting lineup before putting Trent into theirs.
5 days ago   
Andre Jackson Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Andre Jackson Jr. Probable For Tuesday Night's Matchup Against Toronto

Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (hip) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Jackson is dealing with a hip issue but should be able to give it a go. The 22-year-old has been inserted into the Bucks' starting lineup the last three games but hasn't been able to see more than 28 minutes on the floor. He's also seen limited opportunities for shots, shooting no more than four shots in any of his three starts. While Damian Lillard is out for Tuesday night's game, fantasy managers shouldn't expect his volume to swing Jackson's way. Rather, Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely be the one to guide the Bucks' offense. Fantasy managers need not focus on getting Jackson into their lineups until Milwaukee shows more faith in the second-year player's offensive abilities.
5 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a knee issue but it hasn't caused him to miss any of the last three games. With Damian Lillard in concussion protocol and listed as out for Tuesday, expect Antetokounmpo to shoulder more of the offensive load on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will already have him in their starting lineups but DFS managers may want to ensure The Greek Freak is in their lineups as well and should expect a bump in assists from the 29-year-old.
5 days ago   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard In Concussion Protocol, Out Tuesday Against Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Lillard has yet to miss a game this season and his presence will be missed in Milwaukee's first in-season tournament game. The 34-year-old is averaging 26.0 PPG and 6.6 APG for the struggling Bucks. With Lillard out, expect Ryan Rollins or Delon Wright to get more minutes. Wright had been getting bench minutes to start the season but had gotten demoted over the last three games where Rollins has taken over. Rollins has yet to start a game in his three-year NBA career. With volatility at the point guard role, fantasy managers and DFS players should instead expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to produce more, especially from an assists perspective.
5 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Versus Boston

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable heading into Sunday's meeting with the visiting Celtics. The multi-time All-Star missed a recent contest against the Cavaliers because of a groin issue. However, he's been on the floor the last two games, so he'll likely be out there versus the defending champs. As always, fantasy managers should keep him starting.
7 days ago   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Out Versus The Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (back) won't play in Friday's meeting with the New York Knicks. The 25-year-old began the season in the starting lineup. However, he's struggled this season, resulting in a demotion to the bench in favor of Andre Jackson Jr., who had seven points, four assists, and four steals in Thursday's win over the Utah Jazz. With that said, Trent wouldn't have been featured in most fantasy lineups, so his absence on Friday won't be much of a blow to managers.
Nov 8   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good For Thursday's Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is available ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. The superstar forward is back after sitting out of Monday's game. Antetokounmpo figures to have a normal workload, but could see the bench early if the Bucks are able to blowout Utah. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo back in their lineups on Thursday. Bobby Portis figures to head back to the bench and will take a hit in value. It's worth noting that the Bucks play on Friday as well, so it's possible that Antetokounmpo sits out in that one if his groin is still giving him issues.
Nov 7   
Andre Jackson Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Andre Jackson Jr. Expected To Start On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. It looks like the Bucks are trying to shake things up after a rough 1-6 start to begin the season. Jackson figures to replace Gary Trent Jr. in the starting unit for at least one game. Jackson posted seven points with seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action on Monday. Fantasy managers should take a look as Jackson as a low-end streaming choice for Thursday's small slate.
Nov 7   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) is questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The Freak didn't play in Monday's loss to the Cavaliers because of a right adductor strain, marking his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. Bobby Portis got the start in that one, finishing with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and three blocks. If Antetokounmpo is ruled out again, Portis could be in line for another solid fantasy performance. The same can be said for Damian Lillard, who had 36 points on Monday night.
Nov 7   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Won’t Face The Cavs

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) won't play on Monday night against the Cavaliers. The multi-time All-Star has been listed on the injury report all season for a knee issue. However, an adductor strain will keep him off the floor versus Cleveland. With Khris Middleton (ankles) still out, Damian Lillard should see a surge in scoring opportunities. Bobby Portis, who will likely slide into the starting lineup, Gary Trent Jr., and Brook Lopez could also surpass fantasy expectations with Antetokounmpo sidelined.
Nov 4   
Pat Connaughton  • SG  •  Bucks

Pat Connaughton Probable For Monday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (left adductor strain) is expected to be available for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 31-year-old went scoreless in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, and while the strain may impact his performance, he's anticipated to push through it. Through six games this season, Connaughton has provided 3.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game off the Bucks' bench.
Nov 4   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Remains Sidelined Against Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will miss another game as he rehabs from ankle surgery in the off-season. This doesn't come as surprising news as there haven't been many updates on his injury status in practice lately. While he remains out, Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince continue to see big minutes with the starting five. The Bucks fell to 1-5 to start the year though, so they'll be looking forward to inserting Middleton into the lineup when he's ready.
Nov 4   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Questionable For Monday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a right-adductor sprain that he appears to have sustained during Saturday's game against Cleveland. The Greek Freak has yet to miss any games this season while also dealing with other injuries, but fantasy managers will still want to monitor his status going into Monday night's game. Antetokounmpo has averaged 31.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season and is a must-start in all formats if active. If he is out on Monday, expect Bobby Portis to pick up the extra minutes.
Nov 4   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As expected, Antetokounmpo will play despite dealing with a knee issue. The Bucks continue to list him as probable, but Antetokounmpo has suited up every game this season. He has finished with a double-double every game with over 22 points in each of the first six games. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Antetokounmpo active in their lineups.
Nov 2   
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