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Bobby Portis to Remain Out Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis (wrist) will miss a sixth straight game on Friday against the Boston Celtics. He is struggling to shake off a wrist injury, and since Milwaukee has nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be surprising to see Portis sit out the rest of the regular season. Pete Nance has carved out a regular spot in the rotation during Portis' absence. He impressed with a 23-point outing on Wednesday against Houston, but it's unlikely he will be able to repeat that performance on Friday, especially with Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and Myles Turner (ankle) back in the fold.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner Cleared to Return Friday
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (ankle) is off the injury report and expected to play Friday against the Celtics after missing one game. Turner has been limited lately, averaging 8.4 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 23.0 minutes across his last five games, making him more of a category specialist than a must-start option. His return likely pushes Pete Nance back to a reserve role after Nance produced 23 points with five three-pointers in 40 minutes as a spot starter. Turner remains a viable option for managers needing blocks, while Nance could retain deep-league appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma Set to Return Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) is off the injury report and expected to return Friday against the Celtics after a one-game absence. His return likely cuts into Ousmane Dieng's short-term upside after the young forward erupted for 36 points, one 3-pointer, seven rebounds, and 10 assists in 45 minutes as a fill-in starter. Kuzma posted 20 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in his most recent start and should reclaim a steady role. Dieng may still warrant deep-league attention, though Kuzma's role looks secure with Bobby Portis (wrist) out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Gary Trent Jr. Exits Early with Hip Injury
Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) will not return to Wednesday's game against Houston after exiting early with a hip contusion, finishing with one steal and three missed shots in seven minutes. His absence is notable with Milwaukee already missing multiple rotation players, which could push Andre Jackson Jr. and Cormac Ryan into larger roles the rest of the night. Trent had been trending toward deeper league relevance recently due to the injury depleted roster, so this setback adds risk for managers relying on his minutes. AJ Green and Ousmane Dieng may also see small usage bumps.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks forwards Bobby Portis (wrist) and Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) are out for Wednesday's game against Houston, further thinning an already depleted rotation. Kuzma scored 20 points with six rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes Tuesday, but this appears to be precautionary maintenance on the second night of a back-to-back. Ousmane Dieng should continue seeing elevated usage after posting 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes, making him a strong streamer. Pete Nance also gains deep-league appeal after a 39-minute start recently, while AJ Green may see added shot volume.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ryan Rollins Won't Suit up on Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) won't suit up for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Rollins made his return to the court on Tuesday, but will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 24 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds across 36 minutes of action. The Bucks will likely need to lean on AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr., and Andre Jackson Jr. on Wednesday. Out of this trio, Green is the most consistent fantasy option. He should be considered a trustworthy DFS option for Wednesday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner Won't Play on Wednesday
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This appears to be a rest day for Turner during the second leg of the back-to-back set. Turner returned to the lineup on Tuesday and finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in 27 minutes of action. The Bucks aren't playing for anything at this point in the season, so it's not shocking to see them resting players. Jericho Sims should get the start at center, while Pete Nance and Ousmane Dieng see increased roles as well. Sims could have some deep league streaming value or a cheap DFS option for Wednesday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ryan Rollins Good to Go Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Dallas after missing one contest with left hip soreness. Rollins has been productive when given starter minutes, averaging 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals across his last five appearances, and he should continue seeing strong usage with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) still out. Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move back to the bench with Rollins returning. Rollins should continue to hold standard-league value and carries DFS appeal while Milwaukee remains short-handed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma Returns Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) will play Tuesday against Dallas after missing four games with right Achilles tendinopathy. His recent production has been fairly modest, averaging 10.6 points, 1.2 three-pointers, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24.0 minutes over his last five, which makes him more of a depth option than a clear must-start. Pete Nance is likely headed back to a smaller bench role with Kuzma returning. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still out, Kuzma could see enough touches to stay fantasy relevant. Kuzma fits best as a deeper-league play with realistic expectations.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner Available Against Mavericks
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (knee) hasn't been listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The former Pacer is set to return to the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Clippers due to right patella tendinopathy. Jericho Sims started at center against the Clippers and will likely resume a backup role on Tuesday night. Turner's first year with the Bucks has been disappointing, and his numbers in March have been especially underwhelming. Over 13 games, the veteran big man has averaged 8.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma Probable Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as probable for a meeting with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. He hasn't played for four games due to right Achilles tendonopathy. The probable tag suggests that Milwaukee will have Kuzma back in the lineup against Dallas. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) out of the lineup, Kuzma could be one of the primary offensive options for the Bucks. He has averaged 13.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in March. Pete Nance may lose his starting spot with Kuzma back, but he hasn't been very productive anyway.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ryan Rollins Likely to Return Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) is probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. He didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Clippers due to a sore left hip flexor. Andre Jackson Jr. started that game and will likely move back to the bench on Tuesday night. Rollins' return will also affect Gary Trent Jr., who took on a leading role on offense against the Clippers with a season-high 36 points. Recently, Rollins has struggled to perform at a consistent level. However, his average numbers have been solid, as the 23-year-old has posted 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in March.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis Remains Out Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (wrist) will skip a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The Bucks have just been eliminated from playoff contention, and Portis is nursing a left wrist sprain, so it doesn't make sense for the team to have him on the floor when he's less than 100 percent. Pete Nance and Taurean Prince should continue to benefit from Portis' absence against Dallas. Due to injuries, Nance has become a regular starter for Milwaukee, but Prince has provided better production. He finished Sunday's loss to the Clippers with 18 points, six rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and one block.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis to Miss Third Straight Game
Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (wrist) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portis will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering wrist injury. He'll miss both legs of the back-to-back set with his next chance to play coming on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. His absence should mean Jericho Sims, Pete Nance, and Ousmane Dieng should all be asked to play bigger roles during Sunday's game. Sims is coming off a double-double performance on Saturday and is deserving of a look as a streaming option for Sunday's slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Ryan Rollins is Absent on Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Rollins struggled on Saturday and will now sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to left hip soreness. The absence of Rollins should mean increased roles for Andre Jackson Jr. and AJ Green. Between the two, Green is the better streaming option for Sunday's slate due to his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Fantasy managers should consider Rollins as day-to-day for now.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
