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Andre Jackson Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Andre Jackson Jr. Starting Versus OKC

Milwaukee Bucks forward Andre Jackson Jr. will start in Tuesday's NBA Cup final versus Oklahoma City. Khris Middleton (illness) was expected to play. Unfortunately, things changed drastically heading into this contest, resulting in another absence from the veteran. As usual, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard (calf) will pick up most of the slack offensively. However, single-game DFS participants should keep Jackson in mind, considering he'll likely get more minutes and scoring opportunities.
4 hours ago   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard Cleared For Action On Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup final versus OKC. The veteran has a contusion on his right calf. However, after missing practice on Monday, he is good to go. Lillard has played well this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 37.1% from behind the arc. With Khris Middleton (illness) unable to get on the floor, Lillard could be even more productive against Oklahoma City.
4 hours ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Suiting Up Versus OKC

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship versus the Thunder. Despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy for a good portion of the 2024-25 campaign, the multi-time All-Star has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 32.7 points with 11.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks. He'll likely get all the minutes he can handle against OKC. But with Khris Middleton (illness) sidelined for this one, Antetokounmpo should get more scoring opportunities.
5 hours ago   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Ruled Out For NBA Cup Championship

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) won't play in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship versus OKC. The 33-year-old appeared to have a good chance of playing. However, he's not feeling well, so he won't be out there. Fortunately, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard (calf) will play, which will help. Andre Jackson Jr. could enter the starting lineup, although he's averaged only 4.1 points in 16 starts throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
5 hours ago   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Likely To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) is considered probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. An illness kept him out from Monday's practice, but Middleton is expected to be fine for Tuesday's game. The 33-year-old has made his first four appearances of the season this month, notching 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.5 steals in 21.3 minutes. He's been coming off the bench as the Bucks have tried to keep Middleton's workload under control. Considering his limited role, Middleton has done well through his first few outings, although his shooting stroke appears to be quite rusty, as the former All-Star has made only 25.9 percent of his shots.
15 hours ago   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Cup Final

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday, leaving a question mark hanging over him, but it looks like he will be good to go for the big game. Lillard played a vital role in last week's quarterfinal win against Orlando and also had a fine game against Atlanta in the semifinal. He will enter Monday's action with averages of 25.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals for the month. The Thunder are among the top defensive teams in the league and allow the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing point guards.
15 hours ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The superstar forward has been a regular on the injury report this season due to a lingering knee issue. Despite that, Antetokounmpo has only missed two games this season due to injury. The expectation is that he'll be good to go for the NBA Cup Championship. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of tip-off, but he should be out there, barring any setbacks.
Yesterday   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Misses Practice On Monday

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports that Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (illness) didn't practice on Monday due to being sick. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has not commented on Middleton's status for Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against the Thunder. Fantasy managers keep an eye on the team's injury report for updates on the 33-year-olds status going into Tuesday's contest. Damian Lillard (undisclosed) was also absent for Monday's practice but was likely due to precautionary reasons.
Yesterday   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard Misses Practice On Monday

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (undisclosed) missed practice on Monday. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Lillard's absence was "precautionary." Fantasy managers should wait until the team releases their official injury report and see what Lillard is dealing with. However, expect the 34-year-old to suit up in Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against the Thunder. Managers should feel safe having him in their fantasy lineup if he plays, as the veteran guard is averaging 25.7 points per contest.
Yesterday   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Active Versus Atlanta

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) will play in Saturday's NBA Cup clash with the Hawks. The 2012 No. 39 overall pick made his 2024-25 debut in the December 6 meeting with the Boston Celtics after working his way back from bilateral ankle surgery. So far, he hasn't been productive, averaging only 7.3 points in 21.0 minutes per contest. Understandably, the team wants to keep Middleton healthy for the postseason, so he'll continue to play sparingly while taking routine games off moving ahead. While he should return to form at some point, that may not be on Saturday versus Atlanta.
3 days ago   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go Against Atlanta

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was cleared to play in Saturday's NBA Cup meeting with the Hawks. He was back on the injury report because of right patella tendinopathy. However, this has been the norm for the multi-time All-Star for most of the season, so fantasy managers weren't concerned about his availability. Antetokounmpo has played relatively well against Atlanta throughout his career, most recently amassing 31 points, 11 boards, and five assists when the Bucks met the Hawks on December 3.
3 days ago   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Expected To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton made his season debut last week and is expected to appear in his third straight game. He's averaging 11 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 21 minutes per game in two games. There isn't a ton of fantasy value coming from Middleton right now, but his value will get better once he's back to full speed. The expectation is that Middleton will be out there for the NBA Cup Quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Dec 9   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is currently listed as probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The superstar forward has been a regular on the injury report, but has only missed two games this season. It's highly unlikely that Antetokounmpo misses this game given that it's the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Fantasy managers should double check ahead of tip-off, but Antetokounmpo should be fine for Tuesday's game. If he sits, Bobby Portis would see increased playing time and be a strong streaming option.
Dec 9   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Listed As Probable For Sunday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran guard made his season debut on Friday night against the Celtics, playing 23 minutes in his return. Middleton made an immediate impact, contributing 11 points, three rebounds, and five assists. As he continues to regain his rhythm, Middleton could see a similar workload on Sunday. The Bucks will need him to stay healthy and perform at a high level if they hope to contend this season.
Dec 8   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to right patella tendinopathy. The former MVP is on the injury report once again, but all signs point to him being ready for Sunday's matchup. The Greek Freak has been playing at an elite level, posting at least 30 points and 11 rebounds in each of his last two games, showcasing his usual dominant performance on both ends of the floor.
Dec 8   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Officially Active On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is officially good to go for his season debut on Friday versus Boston. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. He will come off the bench in his first game since May. It will likely take some time before Middleton is fully up to speed, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from him initially. Gary Trent Jr., Andre Jackson Jr., and Taurean Price are all in danger of losing playing time to Middleton.
Dec 7   
Taurean Prince  • SF  •  Bucks

Taurean Prince Available Versus Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (illness) will play against Boston on Friday. He was initially iffy for the contest due to an illness. Prince has recently had a productive spell with the Bucks, scoring in double figures five times in the past six games. He's shot an amazing 16-for-23 from behind the three-point line during the stretch. However, Boston gives up the third-fewest three-point attempts in the league, so it might be difficult for Prince to keep his hot shooting spell going.
Dec 7   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Active Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is ready to face Boston on Friday. Per Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has confirmed that Antetokounmpo will play. The former MVP carried a probable tag on the injury report, but that's been a normal sight this season. Antetokounmpo turned 30 on Friday, and we should see a big birthday performance from him. The Celtics easily dismantled Milwaukee in two previous meetings this season, but Antetokounmpo has still posted outstanding numbers in the matchup, averaging 36.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
Dec 6   
Taurean Prince  • SF  •  Bucks

Taurean Prince Listed As Probable For Friday Night In Boston

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (quad) is listed as probable for Friday night's matchup against the Boston Celtics. Prince hasn't missed a game all season and logged his normal minutes on Wednesday, when he showed up on the injury report as well, so it doesn't appear that this injury is hampering him much. A bigger concern for fantasy managers, in regards to Prince's performance, is the return of Khris Middleton on Friday. Prince has brought fantasy value through making threes, hitting them at a league-leading 55.6% clip. However, it's been on generally low volume. If Middleton takes away any chances from three then it could impact Prince's numbers.
Dec 6   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Considered Probable For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy, the former MVP is expected to suit up for his fourth consecutive game. As usual, Antetokounmpo has been filling up the stat sheet, including a recent 42-point triple-double against the Washington Wizards. With Friday's game against the Celtics being a significant test for the Bucks, they'll rely on their superstar to perform at his best.
Dec 5   
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