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Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Ruled Out For Thursday's Preseason Finale

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against Dallas. Last week, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers hoped to have Middleton available for the team's final two preseason games, but the former All-Star will end up missing the entire preseason slate. Middleton continues to nurse injuries to both ankles and didn't practice on Wednesday. However, he is still expected to be available for Milwaukee's regular-season opener on Oct. 23 versus Philadelphia. Taurean Prince will likely replace Middleton in the starting unit if he doesn't recover in time. At the same time, there should also be extra playing time available for Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis.
12 hours ago   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Might Return To Action In Preseason

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) might be available for a pair of games before preseason finishes. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers believes Middleton could be ready for the team's final two preseason games, although he's added that there is "no guarantee" regarding his availability. Milwaukee completes its preseason slate next week against Chicago and Dallas, with the games scheduled for Monday and Thursday. Middleton had surgeries on both ankles in the offseason and hasn't yet participated in full practices during training camp and preseason.
Oct 9   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Might Play On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (elbow) didn't practice on Tuesday. However, head coach Doc Rivers said the former Raptor might play in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if he doesn't, Rivers added that Trent didn't need an MRI on the hyperextended left elbow he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Pistons and will "be fine." The 25-year-old is coming off a down season, averaging 13.7 points. With that in mind, Trent is capable of starting or coming off the bench, so he'll likely see more than enough minutes on a Milwaukee team that lacks depth, meaning he should have more than a handful of potent fantasy showings this season.
Oct 8   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Leaves Sunday With Elbow Injury

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (elbow) left Sunday's preseason game with an elbow injury after 13 minutes of playing time. Trent looked to be in a lot of pain as he was escorted to the locker room, and the team confirmed that it was a hyperextension. A timetable for his return hasn't come out just yet as they're likely still running some tests and seeing how he feels, but a hyperextension could force a few weeks of missed time. Trent just joined the Bucks over the offseason to essentially replace Malik Beasley, so his status will be important when the beginning of the season rolls around.
Oct 7   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Still Not Cleared For Five-On-Five Work

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (ankle) underwent procedures on both ankles during the offseason and he has yet to be cleared to partake in five-on-five action, according to Chris Haynes. Middleton is progressing and is expected to be included in most camp activities, but he wouldn't be cleared to play an actual preseason game just yet. The 33-year-old appeared in 88 regular-season games over the last two seasons as he's dealt with a series of different injuries. Last year, he averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across 27.0 minutes per game. If healthy, Middleton is one of the better wings in the Eastern Conference, but as he's getting older, his health has been the biggest question mark.
Sep 30   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Anticipated To Be Ready To Start The Season

According to ESPN's Jamal Collier, Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) is anticipated to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. The 33-year-old averaged 15.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds last season. He also shot 38.1% from deep, his highest since 2020-21. However, after Middleton appeared in only 33 games in 2022-23, he appeared in 55 last season and underwent surgeries on both ankles over the summer. That said, the 2012 No. 39 overall pick needs to stay healthy for the Bucks to consider themselves a championship-caliber club. He'll also need to find out how to avoid the injury report. Until then, Middleton will remain a risky fantasy option no matter what round he's drafted heading into the year.
Sep 24   
Damian Lillard  • PG  •  Bucks

Damian Lillard Confident Of Big Bounce-Back Campaign

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard struggled by his standards in his debut campaign with the team but is confident that he can regain the form he previously had playing in Portland. "I'm not a player that's breaking down," Lillard told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I live a clean, good, healthy life so I can do it. I can do the same (expletive) I did two, three years ago. I can do it right now." Lillard's rebounding and assists remained around the same level he had with the Trail Blazers, but his scoring numbers nose-dived in 2023-24 due to poor shooting efficiency. If Lillard can boost his shooting numbers back up to his career average levels in the upcoming campaign, he should become a regular 30-point scorer again.
Aug 19   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches 22 Points In Losing Effort

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a game-high 22 points in Greece's matchup against Germany at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday but couldn't save his squad from a 76-63 loss in the quarterfinals. Germany managed to limit Antetokounmpo to two rebounds and three assists, which played a big part in the team's success. The Bucks superstar finished with 9-for-14 shooting and was 4-for-6 at the line. Antetokounmpo was in fine form throughout the tournament but clearly lacked support, as Greece barely even made it into the quarterfinals. He averaged 25.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. The two-time MVP can now head off for a vacation before gearing up for another NBA campaign. Antetokounmpo has a chance to average a 30-point double-double for a third consecutive season.
Aug 6   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches 27 Points Versus Spain

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting but couldn't save Greece from going down 84-77 to Spain at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Following a 34-point effort in Greece's tournament opener against Canada, Antetokounmpo scored at will again and stuffed the stat sheet. He completed a double-double with 11 rebounds and registered three assists with two steals. Antetokounmpo, who was Greece's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, has been a monster in Paris, but his team has dropped both of its first two games. This leaves Antetokounmpo's crew in a must-win spot against Australia next, and the Milwaukee superstar will need to put in another massive performance for Greece to get past the group stage.
Jul 30   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Surges Versus Canada

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 34 points on Saturday. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, as Greece dropped its first game of the 2024 Summer Olympics to Canada. The multi-time MVP was efficient in this one, going 11-for-17 from the field while surprisingly sinking 12 of his 15 tries from the charity stripe, adding five boards and two assists. Antetokounmpo missed most of the postseason due to a calf injury, so fantasy managers were happy to see him back on the floor. But Canada, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, was too much for Antetokounmpo and company. Greece will look to get on track against Spain on Tuesday.
Jul 27   
Brook Lopez  • C  •  Bucks

Bucks Don't Plan On Trading Brook Lopez

According to Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst, the team doesn't plan on trading center Brook Lopez. "Brook is so core to who we are," said Horst during an interview. "Of course, he has value around the league. That's a credit to him. But we've not engaged in any real conversations about trading Brook. I hope Brook retires as a Milwaukee Buck." The 36-year-old has been with the Bucks since the 2018-19 campaign. Since then, he's appeared in at least 68 games in all but one season. While Lopez's production has decreased over the years, he remains a double-double threat and one of the most durable big men in the National Basketball Association, giving him value for fantasy managers heading into the 2024-25 season. His abilities from deep and as a shot-blocker also give him a higher ceiling for category participants.
Jul 26   
Khris Middleton  • SF  •  Bucks

Khris Middleton Has Surgery On Both Ankles This Offseason

NBA Insider Shams Charania of The Athletic has reported that Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to be ready for next season after undergoing arthroscopic surgeries on both of his ankles this offseason. The operations were successful and the veteran forward will hope for improved health during the 2024-2025 campaign after he was limited to 55 games last year. During the 2023-24 regular season, Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Milwaukee will need their sharpshooter to stay healthy to contend for an NBA title.
Jul 17   
Gary Trent Jr.  • SG  •  Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Signs A One-Year Deal With Bucks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, free-agent guard Gary Trent Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Trent joins his former Blazers teammate Damian Lillard in Wisconsin. Last year, the 25-year-old posted 13.7 points, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.6 rebounds across 71 contests during his final season in Toronto. He was most likely signed to provide depth to the Bucks' backcourt that needed help. Playing on a championship-caliber team, Trent could have an impact in fantasy and could see plenty of minutes on the court for his new team.
Jul 16   
Brook Lopez  • C  •  Bucks

Bucks Still Looking To Move Brook Lopez

According to NBA reporter Gery Woelfel, the Milwaukee Bucks are "still very receptive to trading" center Brook Lopez. Milwaukee hopes to receive a first-round draft pick in exchange for the veteran. However, most teams aren't looking to make a deal, considering his age and contract. Lopez is still a reliable big man. He's appeared in 68 games in five of his six seasons in Milwaukee, and he most recently finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks while shooting 36.6% from behind the arc. There's a good chance Lopez will stay with the Bucks. But no matter where he ends up, he still has plenty to offer fantasy managers.
Jul 6   
Taurean Prince  • SF  •  Bucks

Taurean Prince Signing With Milwaukee

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent forward Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2016 No. 12 overall pick has bounced around the National Basketball Association before spending last season with the Lakers. He appeared in 78 games for Los Angeles, starting 49, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Prince might make some appearances in the starting lineup with the Bucks, so there may be streaming potential for fantasy managers at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.
Jul 4   
Malik Beasley  • SG  •  Bucks

Malik Beasley Unlikely To Return To Milwaukee

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, impending free agent guard Malik Beasley isn't expected to return to Milwaukee. The 27-year-old appeared in 79 games for the Bucks during the regular season, averaging 11.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. He also shot 41.3% from deep, making him among the most proficient three-point threats in the National Basketball Association. Unfortunately, Beasley didn't see the floor as often late in the season, negatively impacting his statistical contributions for fantasy managers. At any rate, with Milwaukee strapped for cash this offseason, the team can't afford Beasley, who could seek around $13 million. As such, his fantasy outlook will hinge on where he signs for the 2024-25 campaign.
Jun 23   
Brook Lopez  • C  •  Bucks

Brook Lopez Potentially On The Trade Block

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez could find himself on a new team for the 2024-25 campaign. While it's unknown if the Bucks have engaged in official trade discussions with other clubs around the National Basketball Association, Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com reported that Milwaukee is "open to reshaping their roster" and is "gauging" Lopez's value. Despite his age, the 36-year-old is still productive, finishing his most recent season by averaging 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks while shooting 36.6% from behind the arc. He's also appeared in 157 games in the last two seasons. Without question, Lopez will draw attention from teams looking for an upgrade underneath the rim. But regardless of where he ends up moving ahead, he could have at least one more quality season for fantasy managers.
Jun 22   
Giannis Antetokounmpo  • PF  •  Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been named to the Greece international squad that is set to play in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July. The news indicates that the Bucks star is ready to return to action soon. Antetokounmpo last played on April 9, missing Milwaukee's entire postseason campaign. Following the team's first-round exit against Indiana, Antetokounmpo announced that he wasn't even close to returning. But it looks like he's now recovered well enough to help his country's basketball team grab a ticket to the Paris Olympics.
Jun 5   
Patrick Beverley  • PG  •  Bucks

Patrick Beverley Suspended Four Games

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay by the NBA. During Game 6 of the first round against the Indiana Pacers, the 35-year-old was involved in an altercation, resulting in Beverely forcefully throwing a basketball into the stands toward fans. Additionally, after the game, he was involved in "an inappropriate interaction" with an ESPN reporter during media availability. His suspension will begin at the start of next season. Beverely heads into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
May 9   
Patrick Beverley  • PG  •  Bucks

Patrick Beverley Under Police Investigation For Ball-Throwing Incident

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks point guard Patrick Beverley is under police investigation for his ball-throwing incident in Game 6 against the Pacers. With the Bucks down by 20 points and heading out of the playoffs, Beverley chucked the ball at Pacers fans multiple times near the end of the game. The controversial guard, who's set to become an unrestricted free agent, has since then regretted the incident. "Unfortunate situation that should have never happened," Beverley said on his podcast. "What I did was bad, and that should have never happened. I have to be better, and I will be better. That should have never happened. Regardless of what was said, that should have never happened. Simple as that."
May 8   
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