Milwaukee Bucks News

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) stated he feels ready to play. "I feel good. I feel 100 percent," reported the two-time MVP while speaking to the media during All-Star festivities on Saturday. "I'm ready to go. I feel like I can play a game today." Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he still has some "boxes" to check as it relates to working his way back from multiple right calf injuries. However, once players return from vacation, he'll be able to ramp up his activity level. The 31-year-old continues to put up MVP-caliber numbers, averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 boards, 5.6 assists, and a career-high 39.5% shooting from downtown in 30 appearances this season. At this rate, it's realistic to assume he'll be back on the floor before the end of February, barring a setback. In the meantime, Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins are expected to do most of the heavy lifting offensively. Ousmane Dieng, producing a double-double with six assists and four blocks in Thursday's win over OKC, also figures to remain in line for more action.

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (calf) will not play Thursday against the Thunder. Turner posted five points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in 31 minutes in his last outing. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) also sidelined, Milwaukee's frontcourt minutes are up for grabs. Jericho Sims started on Wednesday and delivered 17 points and 11 rebounds in 36 minutes, making him a strong short-term streamer for rebounds and field goal percentage. Bobby Portis and Ousmane Dieng should also benefit, while Pete Nance could pick up some minutes, but his role is too inconsistent to rely on in most formats.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (foot) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Thunder. Kuzma has started in each appearance since Jan. 19 but did not play Feb. 6. His recent lines underscore the volatility, posting 31 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Chicago, then three points on three attempts two games later. He finished with 15 points and seven rebounds in 30 minutes Wednesday. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) still out, Kuzma retains scoring opportunity, though Cam Thomas and Kevin Porter Jr. continue to siphon usage, keeping Kuzma in risk-reward territory.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against Oklahoma City. Rollins remains day-to-day, but his absence keeps Milwaukee's backcourt usage condensed. Cam Thomas is the clear short-term beneficiary after erupting for 34 points with four threes, four rebounds, and two assists in 25 minutes Wednesday. He profiles as a points-and-threes streamer while Rollins sits. Kevin Porter Jr., who logged 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes, should continue handling primary playmaking duties. AJ Green's role remains steady, but low usage limits his ceiling.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance (ankle) will play on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He has shed a questionable tag and is set to provide frontcourt cover off the bench. Nance has enjoyed a good six-game stretch, averaging 10.2 points and 3.7 rebounds in 18.7 minutes. Opposing benches shoot a league-high 48.4 percent against Orlando, giving an excellent opportunity for Nance to build on his recent momentum.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (foot) will miss the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He was a late addition to the injury report due to right foot plantar fasciitis. Rollins' absence could give Cam Thomas a chance to start, while Gary Harris is another option. At the same time, there will be more shots available to Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and AJ Green.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent guard Cam Thomas agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2021 No. 27 overall pick has spent his entire career in Brooklyn. While he hasn't had the best year, he's coming off a solid 2024 campaign, at least when he was available, averaging a career-high 24.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. The Nets weren't looking to keep Thomas beyond this season, so the team ultimately waived him after failing to trade him ahead of the deadline. Without question, the former LSU Tiger is a menace offensively. However, he won't offer much else to fantasy managers outside of his contributions on the scoring end. Thomas has also battled numerous injuries over the years, which has significantly capped his fantasy value. All things considered, Thomas should receive ample playing time immediately, and he will presumably draw some starts if Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, or Kyle Kuzma aren't available.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (hamstring) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Harris is making his return to the court after missing four games due to a lingering hamstring injury. Harris wasn't playing a huge role in the rotation before the injury, but could see more minutes now with Amir Coffey being traded away. This season, Harris is averaging 2.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 14.9 minutes per game. His playing time figures to see an uptick, but it probably won't be enough to warrant rostering him in fantasy leagues right now.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Portis is back after missing each of the last two games due to a hip injury. The expectation is that he'll be a full-go and won't be limited after missing two games. This season, Portis is averaging 13.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 24.4 minutes per game. He has been playing more minutes lately, with 36 minutes or more in four of his last five games. Portis is looking like a solid streaming option ahead of Friday's slate.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) won't play on Friday against the Indiana Pacers. The team has ruled him out with left calf soreness. Milwaukee has also listed Bobby Portis (hip) as questionable for the game, meaning the frontcourt could be thin on Friday night. As a result, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance could see extended minutes, while newly arrived Ousmane Dieng will also be available against the Pacers. Additionally, there would be additional offensive touches available if Portis joins Kuzma on the shelf.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (hip) is considered questionable for Friday's tilt against the Indiana Pacers. He is bothered by a hip problem, which may keep Portis sidelined for a third consecutive game. After Portis exited the lineup, Amir Coffey had a pair of outings as a starter. Coffey is no longer on the team, opening an opportunity for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance. Both played well as reserves in Wednesday's overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest name on the market this year at the NBA Trade Deadline, but it looks like the perennial All-Star will stay in Milwaukee for the rest of the season. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline. Ultimately, it seems the team is convinced they can get more for their superstar by trading him after the season, when teams have more assets available. Giannis has been sidelined by a calf injury, and he will now be in a tricky situation in which the team would likely rather improve its draft stock by resting him, but he'll be looking to return and compete to raise his offseason value. The Bucks and other teams in talks for Giannis have begun making other deals before the deadline, which indicates the star won't be on the move, at least until this coming offseason, when the rumor mill will get fired back up again.

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (ankle) is set to suit up Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Turner was previously listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, but he has since been cleared to play. The 29-year-old big man has missed only two of the Bucks' 48 games so far this season. Fantasy managers should expect Turner to continue producing, as he's put together an impressive five-game stretch, averaging 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 three-pointers, 3.0 blocks, and 1.2 steals per contest over his last five appearances.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter is back in the mix after missing six games due to a lingering oblique injury. He hasn't played since mid-January, so the expectation is that Porter will have a minutes limit during Wednesday's game. It's unclear how many minutes he'll play, but he's expected to be monitored during his first game back. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should still be able to safely deploy Porter for Wednesday's slate.

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Bobby Portis (hip) won't play on Wednesday night when his team hosts the New Orleans Pelicans. This will be the first game that Portis has missed this season, and it comes just a day before the NBA's trade deadline. With Milwaukee struggling and rumored to be considering trades for All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, some of the other rotation players, like Portis, could also be on the move. The 30-year-old is averaging 13.2 points per game while converting over 45% of his three-point attempts.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Amir Coffey will make his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will take Bobby Portis' (hip) spot in the starting lineup. This could be the first of back-to-back starts for Coffey, as Milwaukee also plays on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it's unclear whether Portis can rejoin the lineup. Across his previous 67 career starts, Coffey has averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) could return to action on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, The Athletic's Eric Nehm reports. He will miss a sixth straight game on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. However, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers sounded optimistic about Porter Jr.'s chances to play this week. If he can't make it back on Wednesday, he will have a good chance to play in Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup and potentially out of town soon, Porter Jr.'s fantasy stock could explode. In games without Antetokounmpo, Porter Jr. has averaged 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.4 assists this season.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (hip) won't suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The 30-year-old veteran is dealing with a right hip contusion and his next chance to play is Wednesday against the Pelicans. With Portis of action for tonight's contest, Gary Trent and Pete Nance could see more frontcourt minutes than usual, but neither player brings much to the table fantasy-wise.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Cole Anthony (illness) will be active against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to illness. Following Kevin Porter Jr.'s (oblique) exit from the lineup, Anthony recently returned to the rotation. He has notched 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 18.3 minutes per game over the last three contests. With Gary Harris (hamstring) out on Thursday, Anthony may see additional action off the bench in a favorable fantasy matchup.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) won't play on Thursday against the Washington Wizards. He will miss the contest due to a sore left hamstring. With the Bucks taking several injury hits, Harris' workload has increased lately, and the team has even used him as a starter. However, Harris was limited to only 14 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and finished scoreless. Gary Trent Jr. could get more action due to Harris' absence on Thursday.