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Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Won't Play On Monday Against Suns

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game due to a sore right calf. The Bucks aren't going to risk Lillard's health if they don't have to with the playoffs coming in just a few weeks. The timing of this extended absence couldn't come at a worse time for fantasy managers though. Ryan Rollins has moved into the starting five but has had a limited fantasy ceiling in both points and category leagues. Two names to look for streaming-wise have been Gary Trent Jr. (probable - back) and Kevin Porter Jr. Both saw more minutes than Rollins despite coming off of the bench, while Porter registered 18 points, six assists, and three rebounds in their last game on Saturday.

16 hours ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Play On Monday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains on the injury report as usual but he's considered probable on Monday and should play against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will likely be the team's focal point once again with Damian Lillard (calf) ruled out. In their last game against the Sacramento Kings with Lillard sidelined, Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and only two turnovers while shooting 12-for-20 from the floor. Look for him to have another big game against the Suns who have one of the worst defenses in the NBA (26th in Defensive rating).

16 hours ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Will Play On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Trent has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report coming into this game. He continues to deal with a lingering knee issue, but will suit up for his eighth straight game on Saturday. The expectation is that Trent will see a boost in fantasy value with Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable for this game. Trent is coming off a 23-point performance and could be worth a look as a streaming option with the Bucks shorthanded on Saturday.

2 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available For Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Antetokounmpo has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo continues to pop up on the injury report, but he has played in every game since the All-Star break. He's already one of the best fantasy options, but could see a boost with Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable for Saturday's contest.

2 days ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Considered Probable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is regarded as probable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is on the injury report with left patella tendinopathy. However, it is only a minor ailment, and Trent Jr. is expected to play on Thursday. When he gets the official clearance, Trent Jr. will attempt to stretch a scoring streak of 10-plus points to five games. It would be his second-longest such streak of the season. If he suffers a significant setback that takes him out of the lineup, the Bucks will look to receive greater contributions from AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr.

5 days ago

Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Likely To Suit Up Against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. A sore groin has not prevented Lillard from being in the lineup throughout the month, and he is likely to play through the injury again on Thursday. Lillard has been experiencing a small scoring slump recently, finishing back-to-back games with fewer than 20 points. This season, he has had only one three-game streak of scoring under 20 points.

5 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Thursday's Clash Against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo is expected to make a 16th consecutive appearance despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy. Milwaukee's leading man has been a bit quiet in the scoring department for a couple of games, yet Antetokounmpo continues to fill up the stat sheet. Last time out against the Golden State Warriors, he had 20 points with nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and three steals.

5 days ago

Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Will Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Lillard will shake off the probable tag and play through his groin soreness. Lillard has played in 12 straight games, so it's going to take more than a minor injury to hold him out of action. The 34-year-old has been one of the best guards in terms of fantasy value this season. He's averaging 25.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists across 36 minutes this season. Fantasy managers can make sure to get him active in their lineups.

6 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Cleared For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. As expected, Antetokounmpo is active after being listed as probable on the injury report. He has been a regular on the injury report this season due to a lingering knee issue. Despite that, Antetokounmpo has played in 14 straight games coming into Tuesday's contest. He has been one of the best fantasy options all season long and can be inserted into fantasy lineups on Tuesday.

6 days ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. To Play On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Trent is available to play after being listed as probable on the injury report due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old has picked up the slack recently with 12 points or more in each of his last three games. There's not a ton of fantasy value here, but Trent could offer some low-end or deep league appeal, assuming he continues to play around 20 minutes per game.

6 days ago

Jericho Sims • C • Bucks

Jericho Sims To Miss Rest Of Regular Season Following Thumb Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (thumb) will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The team announced that Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss approximately four weeks. The Bucks will wrap up their regular-season schedule on April 13, making it unlikely Sims will return to action before the postseason. In its press release, the team noted that Sims would "likely return for the playoffs." Since moving to Milwaukee in a trade deadline deal with the New York Knicks, Sims has done a decent job as a backup big for the Bucks, averaging 2.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game. However, fantasy managers likely won't miss him much.

6 days ago

Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Probable For Tuesday's Game Against Warriors

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) is listed as probable for Tuesday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran star is battling a groin issue. However, Lillard has not missed any of the last 12 games, so he will likely be back out on the court Tuesday night. After collecting three consecutive double-doubles, Lillard had a tough outing in Sunday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 19 points and two assists. He was fire in this season's first meeting with the Warriors, tallying 38 points in a 125-111 loss on Feb. 10.

6 days ago

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Suit Up Against Warriors

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Milwaukee continues to list the Greek superstar on the injury report, but Antetokounmpo has not sat out any action since returning from a calf injury on Feb. 20. He is currently on the report with right patella tendinopathy. Antetokounmpo finished off last week with his 52nd career triple-double against the Oklahoma City Thunder and will aim for a fifth straight double-double in Tuesday's contest.

6 days ago

Gary Trent Jr. • SG • Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. Cleared For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Trent was uncertain coming into this game due to a left knee issue. Despite that, Trent has been cleared to play and figures to play his normal role on Sunday. Trent offers low-end streaming appeal with back-to-back performances of 13 points or more. He's more worth a look in deep leagues rather than standard 12-team formats.

Mar 17

Kyle Kuzma • PF • Bucks

Kyle Kuzma Ready To Play Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (illness) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, he was iffy for the contest due to an illness. Kuzma has scored in single digits for three consecutive outings and finished 0-for-4 from downtown in Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers. Across 32 minutes of action, he amassed eight points, eight rebounds, and three steals. On Sunday, Kuzma will face the NBA's top defensive team, which will make it difficult for him to overcome his slump.

Mar 16

Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Good To Go Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Despite dealing with groin soreness, Lillard has been upgraded from probable to available. The star guard will hit the floor for a second consecutive night. He finished Saturday's 126-119 win over the Indiana Pacers with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Lillard is now on a run of three consecutive double-doubles and will surely be highly motivated on Sunday against MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mar 16

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Against OKC

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been cleared to play in Sunday's big clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was initially listed as probable on the injury report after delivering a highly productive 35-minute effort in Saturday's victory over the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo finished the game with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks, and one steal. This gave Antetokounmpo his sixth double-double over the past seven games. The stretch also includes one triple-double.

Mar 16

Damian Lillard • PG • Bucks

Damian Lillard Available Versus Indiana

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) is available for Saturday's matchup versus Indiana. He's back on the injury report because of a groin injury. Yet, that's nothing new. He was also probable, so most fantasy managers expected to see him on the floor on Saturday evening. Unfortunately, Lillard has struggled offensively in three meetings with the Pacers this season, averaging only 16 points. Although the former Trail Blazer is still a must-start in all redraft formats, DFS participants may want to think twice, especially considering his rostering cost.

Mar 15

Giannis Antetokounmpo • PF • Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo Good To Go On Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Saturday's Central Division showdown with the Indiana Pacers. He's back on the injury report because of his ailing calf. However, the 30-year-old hasn't missed a game in over a month, so that trend will continue on Saturday night. Damian Lillard (groin) is also good to go, which is excellent news for the team. Antetokounmpo has played well all year. Yet, he's played even better versus Indiana, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in three meetings with the Pacers during the 2024-25 campaign.

Mar 15

Kevin Porter Jr. • PG • Bucks

Kevin Porter Jr. Expected To Be Available Saturday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report for Saturday's contest against the Indiana Pacers, but he is expected to play, as the team has given him a probable designation. The 24-year-old is battling a left ankle sprain. Porter Jr. was outstanding at both ends in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Lakers, recording 22 points with two blocks and two steals. However, with Damian Lillard (groin) in the lineup, fantasy managers can't rely on Porter Jr. to provide consistent production.

Mar 15

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