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Taurean Prince • SF • Bucks

Taurean Prince Questionable to Play Bulls

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (neck) is considered questionable for Friday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran could be sidelined for the first time this season due to a neck strain. Prince averages over 20 minutes a night off the Bucks bench, but he doesn't do enough to be considered a good fantasy option, recording 6.1 points with 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists. Prince's absence from the rotation on Friday night could increase the playing time of Kyle Kuzma and Amir Coffey. Kuzma has gained momentum lately, scoring at least 15 points in four consecutive outings.

7 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available on Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo was held out of Thursday's contest due to a lingering knee issue. Despite that, he is feeling good enough to suit up for the first leg of the back-to-back set on Monday. He's coming off a 26-point, 11 rebounds, and eight assist performance during his last time out. Fantasy managers should make sure to get Antetokounmpo active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

3 days ago

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Suffers a Knee Injury, Out at Least Four Weeks

Milwakee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will miss at least the next four weeks. The 2019 No. 30 overall pick suffered an ankle injury on opening night in the win over the Washington Wizards. Although he was nearing a return, he sustained a meniscus injury in his right knee during a recent on-court session and will now undergo "a minor orthopedic procedure." Porter was projected to see a surge in fantasy production as the team's starting point guard. However, with Ryan Rollins averaging 18.2 points and 5.5 assists, Porter may not be a lock to re-enter the starting lineup upon his return. With that said, the 25-year-old should still be stashed in all fantasy formats while he's on the shelf.

4 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable For Matchup Versus Sacramento

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee patellar tendinopathy) is questionable to suit up against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, per the team's official injury report. The knee injury is the only thing slowing down the nine-time All-Star so far this season. He's averaging career-bests in points (36.3), rebounds (14), and assists (seven) in four games. The knee issue forced him to miss Milwaukee's win over Golden State on Thursday. This doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, and Antetokounmpo should be back in the starting lineup soon. Kyle Kuzma started in place of Antetokounmpo on Thursday, while guard Ryan Rollins picked up the scoring slack.

6 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the initial injury report, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters during his pre-game press conference that he expected the Greek superstar to play. However, Antetokounmpo won't be in the lineup after all. His absence boosts the fantasy value of Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma. Antetokounmpo's first chance to return will be Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.

7 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable for Meeting With Warriors

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. The former MVP is dealing with soreness in his left knee, but it's unlikely to keep him off the floor. Antetokounmpo has crushed it early in the season by averaging 36.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 1.3 blocks. He's a nightmare to guard, although Golden State did a great job against him last season. In his lone meeting with the Warriors in March, Antetokounmpo shot 5-for-16 from the field during a 20-point effort.

7 days ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Available Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) has been cleared to face the New York Knicks in Tuesday's big Eastern Conference showdown. He was added to the injury report late due to illness. However, the veteran appears to have shaken off the bug ahead of tip-off. Trent Jr. has been Milwaukee's third-highest scorer so far, averaging 14.3 points in 27.3 minutes. Additionally, he has made an impact defensively by snagging 1.3 steals per game.

Oct 28

Cole Anthony • PG • Bucks

Cole Anthony Back in Bucks Lineup Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (illness) will play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Initially, the team gave him a questionable tag on the injury report, but Anthony has now been upgraded to available and is ready to rejoin the lineup after missing one game due to illness. Anthony will help to compensate for the absence of Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) in the backcourt. Through his first two outings of the season, Anthony has provided 16.0 points and 6.0 assists per game. However, his early-season shooting percentage of 68.4 isn't sustainable.

Oct 28

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Available Tuesday for the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) missed Sunday's game against the Cavaliers and was originally listed as questionable for Tuesday's home matchup against the Knicks. He was upgraded to available on Tuesday afternoon, though, so he should be set to make his return. He came off the bench in the Bucks' season opener against the Wizards, scoring 12 points in 23 minutes, and he left the team's second game with the ankle sprain that has sidelined him since. He'll likely return to a bench role against the Knicks, playing 20+ minutes and offering decent upside in Milwaukee's second unit. Taurean Prince and Bobby Portis got some extra work in the second unit while Kuz was out, but they'll return to their regular roles on Tuesday.

Oct 28

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Still Out Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is not ready to return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. After spraining his left ankle in Milwaukee's season opener, Porter Jr. has to sit out a third consecutive contest. During his absence, Ryan Rollins has assumed the starting point guard duties, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals over the past two games. He looks like a great DFS option again on Tuesday, especially if Cole Anthony (illness) also remains out.

Oct 28

Cole Anthony • PG • Bucks

Cole Anthony Questionable to Play Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Due to illness, Anthony was forced to drop out of the lineup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, and he may now have to miss a second consecutive game. Anthony was productive in his first two appearances for the Bucks and could currently play a larger role in the rotation due to Kevin Porter Jr.'s (ankle) absence. With both Anthony and Porter Jr. sidelined on Sunday, Ryan Rollins and AJ Green carried the backcourt, combining for 34 points and 10 assists.

Oct 28

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Questionable to Suit Up Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) may skip a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. On Friday against the Toronto Raptors, Kuzma sprained his left ankle and subsequently missed Sunday's clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Across the first two games of the season, Kuzma recorded 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game. With him absent, Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, and Amir Coffey had more work on Sunday. Portis is the best fantasy option of the trio and notched 10 points with eight rebounds off the bench against Cleveland.

Oct 28

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Play Versus Cleveland

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (toe) is listed as probable heading into Sunday's Central Division meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's a new season. However, as has been the norm in previous years, The Freak is back on the injury report. With that said, that will likely be the theme moving forward, so fantasy managers shouldn't be alarmed. Antetokounmpo has averaged 34.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists this season. He's also shot 60.0% from behind the arc. Of course, fantasy managers should monitor his status, especially since there's still a chance he could get ruled out. If he's out there, he must be featured in any fantasy lineup. His ceiling will rise even higher if Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Cole Anthony (Illness) aren't on the floor.

Oct 26

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely to Play Friday Against Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (toe) is back on the injury report, but he should still be in the lineup on Friday. He's listed as probable while dealing with a toe sprain on his left foot. Over the last few seasons, Antetokounmpo's appearance on the injury report has been a common theme. Most of the time, he's listed as probable and goes to play as normal. If there's some sort of setback, however, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis would likely see a boost in minutes. Kuzma would be the best option for managers looking for some scoring and rebounding as he'd probably move into the starting five in this scenario.

Oct 24

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Out at Least Two Games

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) will miss the team's upcoming road games in Toronto and Cleveland. The 25-year-old got off to a great start in Wednesday's opener versus the Washington Wizards. However, he tweaked his ankle near the end of the first quarter, finishing the night with 10 points in nine minutes of work. After an MRI, Porter was diagnosed with a sprain, so it appears there's a chance he could be back on the floor for Tuesday's meeting with the New York Knicks. Of course, the team will likely play it safe by not rushing him back. Ryan Rollins, who had nine points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 29 minutes on Wednesday, may be the favorite to enter the starting lineup. Still, it will be Giannis Antetokounmpo (toe) doing most of the heavy lifting offensively, assuming he suits up.

Oct 24

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Won't Return on Wednesday Evening

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old was on a roll to begin the contest. Unfortunately, he tweaked his ankle near the end of the first quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Porter will officially finish this one with 10 points in nine minutes of action. There should be an update on his status soon. Until then, fantasy managers will be left wondering if he'll be able to suit up on Friday in Toronto. In the meantime, Cole Anthony could be in line for more minutes from off the bench.

Oct 23

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Dowgraded to Probable on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo has been added to the injury report and is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards due to lower back soreness. Fantasy managers shouldn't be overly concerned about the star forward's status, as he is still expected to take the floor this evening. The 30-year-old averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 34.2 minutes per contest across 67 outings. Heading into the new campaign, Antetokounmpo remains an elite fantasy option across all formats.

Oct 22

AJ Green • SG • Bucks

AJ Green, Bucks Agree to Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has agreed to his first extension with the team on Thursday. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Green and the Bucks agreed to a four-year extension worth $45 million, which is fully guaranteed. The 26-year-old went from 35 appearances and 9.9 minutes per contest in his rookie season to 73 games played and 22.7 minutes per game just last year. He also averaged 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.1 threes per game. With Damian Lillard gone, the guard rotation will likely have a lot of movement throughout the season. Green should play a prominent role after his extension, but they also have Cole Anthony, Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, Andre Jackson Jr., Gary Harris, and Amir Coffey. Green may serve as a sleeper pick in category leagues if he cracks the starting lineup, though.

Oct 17

Gary Harris • SG • Bucks

Gary Harris to Miss 1-2 Weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Harris (hamstring) will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks due to a hamstring strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. On Tuesday, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that Harris will be out for at least a week, raising doubts about his availability for the start of the season. The Bucks begin their 2025-26 regular-season campaign next Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Harris' absence will limit Rivers' bench options; however, he is not expected to play a significant role with the team this season. The 31-year-old has not been a relevant player in fantasy basketball for several years, averaging just 3.0 points per game in 14.8 minutes with the Orlando Magic last season.

Oct 15

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Bucks, Knicks had Trade Discussions About Giannis Antetokounmpo in August

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to start the 2025-26 season returning to his starring role with the Bucks, but just a few months ago, a trade was discussed that could have landed him with the Knicks. Milwaukee had a wild offseason, opting to waive and stretch Damian Lillard (Achilles) and signing Myles Turner to a huge free agent deal. General Manager Jon Horst made those moves and then met with Giannis in Greece to discuss the team's plans and Giannis' part of them going forward. While the Bucks and Knicks never got traction on a potential deal, it is noteworthy that they were the one team that emerged as the main place Antetokounmpo wanted to play outside of Milwaukee. If the season goes south in Milwaukee, the two teams could revisit the discussions, but for now, Giannis will start his 13th season in the NBA with the Bucks, who will have a very different feel this year. The star is keeping his options open for the future, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, and his contentment in Milwaukee is sure to be a huge storyline this season.

Oct 7

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