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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) questionable Friday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:10 AM
Tommy Beer
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: While Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable with a foot injury after missing Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters the plan was only for him to miss one game. The 30-year-old power forward seems like he has a good chance of suiting up against the Knicks Friday and will see a slight boost in fantasy with Damian Lillard out. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez leads Bucks with 26 points, full line
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:03 PM
Brook Lopez shot 12-of-17 from the field in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets, tallying 26 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: With Milwaukee playing Wednesday without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lopez stepped up and surpassed the 20-point mark for a third straight game. Over the past two weeks, the Bucks center has offered third-round value in nine-cat formats. Even if Giannis returns for Friday's game against the Knicks, Lillard's indefinite absence means there will continue to be additional opportunities for Lopez to flourish offensively. |
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Gary Trent Gary Trent Jr. hits four triples, scores 16 points
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:03 PM
Gary Trent Jr. amassed 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds and four three-pointers in 34 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Even with the move into the starting lineup, not much changed for Trent regarding where he provided value. Eleven of his 15 shot attempts were from beyond the arc, with the Bucks guard connecting on four. AJ Green offered a more robust stat line despite coming off the bench, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in 34 minutes. Trent remains the superior streaming option if Giannis Antetokounmpo is not healthy enough to play on Friday. However, deep-league managers should consider Green since the minutes will be there if Giannis is out. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. records 12/7/8 line vs. Denver
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:02 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. accounted for 12 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds and eight assists in 30 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porter replaced Ryan Rollins in the Bucks' starting lineup on Wednesday, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. However, he shot 33.3 percent from the field, including an 0-of-4 night from three. The lineup change may have benefitted Rollins, who spent more time playing against reserves. He finished 17 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 18 minutes. Fantasy managers who decided to stream Porter should hold onto him, especially with Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely. |
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Kevin Porter MIL starting KPJ, Trent, Prince, Kuzma, Lopez
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, Kyle Kuzma and Brook Lopez will start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: In addition to Damian Lillard, the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Wednesday's game. Bucks coach Doc Rivers has also removed Ryan Rollins from the starting lineup, inserting Porter and Trent. While Trent possesses the safer fantasy floor, both players are worth streaming in this spot. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Rivers expects Giannis (foot) to miss one game
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:06 PM
Eric Nehm
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday he expects Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) to miss only one game.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo was already out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. The good news is that Rivers expects the former MVP to be available for Milwaukee's next game, Friday night, against the Knicks. The absences of Giannis and Damian Lillard (calf) raise Gary Trent Jr.'s fantasy ceiling, making him a player worth streaming in standard leagues. Kevin Porter Jr. will be worth a look in deeper leagues, but Trent is the player who should be targeted. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetkounmpo (foot) out vs. DEN Wednesday
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo has consistently been on the court since the All-Star break despite several injury designations, but now he's set to miss his first game of the month. Gary Trent Jr. could be poised to slot into the starting lineup as a small forward while Kyle Kuzma drops down to power forward against Denver. |
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Damian Lillard Shams: Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 2:27 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Damian Lillard is out indefinitely with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.
Analysis: Initially diagnosed with a strained right calf, a deep vein thrombosis has reportedly developed. While blood-thinning medications have neutralized the blood clot, the Bucks guard will be out indefinitely and will continue to be tested regularly. From a fantasy standpoint, Lillard may not return in time to help managers who have relied on him for high-level production during the playoff weeks. While Ryan Rollins has been the replacement in the starting lineup, Gary Trent Jr. is the player who should be targeted on waiver wires. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) questionable Wed.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 1:09 PM
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Giannis has been a fixture on the Bucks' injury reports as of late, but it's been for a knee issue. This latest injury is a new one, and it could keep Antetokounmpo on the sideline for the first time since the All-Star break. Milwaukee is already shorthanded in the frontcourt. If Giannis can't go, Kyle Kuzma could shift to PF, and Gary Trent Jr. could enter the starting lineup. |
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Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (calf) out Wednesday vs. Denver
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Damian Lillard (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be Lillard's fourth missed game with a strained right calf. Ryan Rollins has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case in Denver. However, Gary Trent Jr. is the superior choice for fantasy managers seeking a streamer with Lillard unavailable. Trent has scored in double figures in seven straight games. |
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Gary Trent Gary Trent Jr. hits four triples, scores 19 points
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:44 PM
Gary Trent Jr. tallied 19 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in 31 minutes in Monday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Despite being used in a reserve role, Trent's fantasy value has increased with Damian Lillard out of the Bucks' lineup. Over the past week, he has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. Points, three-pointers and steals have been the areas in which Trent has been most valuable recently, and he had good nights in those categories in Phoenix. Rostered in just 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Trent is worth streaming while Lillard sits. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez records 23/10/3/2 line vs. Phoenix
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:43 PM
Brook Lopez accounted for 23 points (8-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 42 minutes in Monday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: While Lopez has scored 20 points or more in four of his last eight appearances, the rebounding production should not be overlooked. The 10 boards he grabbed on Monday were the most in a game for the veteran center since March 4, and his average of 5.0 per game is the lowest for Lopez since the 2019-20 campaign. That said, excellent percentages are why he has been a fifth-round player in nine-cat formats this season. And over the past two weeks, Lopez has shot 63.8 percent from the field and 86.4 percent from the foul line. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks with 31 points
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:42 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo played 37 minutes in Monday's loss to the Suns, finishing with 31 points (12-of-19 FGs, 6-of-13 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: For the first time in nearly three weeks, Antetokounmpo has recorded back-to-back 30-point games. He recorded his 49th double-double of the season on Monday and continues to record gaudy stat lines. The foul shooting remains problematic, but that is something many fantasy managers have come to expect. With Damian Lillard injured, the Bucks will lean on Giannis even more. That's good news for fantasy managers, especially with Milwaukee playing three more games during Week 21. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Trent Jr. available
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:38 PM
Eric Nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Gary Trent Jr. (knee) are available for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Both players were initially listed as probable, which has been a common theme in recent weeks. They'll be good to go, with Giannis occupying his usual spot in the starting lineup and Trent Jr. off the bench. GTJ has scored in double figures in six consecutive games. |
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Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (calf) out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 7:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Damian Lillard (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Lillard will miss a third-straight game with a calf injury. While Ryan Rollins has been his replacement in the starting lineup, his production in that role has been limited. Kevin Porter Jr. can be a bit erratic from a production standpoint, but he offers a higher ceiling than Rollins despite coming off the bench. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Trent Jr. probable
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 7:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Gary Trent Jr. (knee) are probable for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo and Trent are once again considered probable for a game, so fantasy managers should operate under the assumption that they will play. While the former's fantasy value is well-known, the latter has received a slight boost with Damian Lillard (calf) out of the lineup. Trent continues to come off the bench, but he's worth a look in deep leagues where there is a need for three-pointers. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. contributes 18 points, six dimes
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 6:38 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. logged 27 minutes in Saturday's win over the Kings, amassing 18 points (8-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Trusting Porter in fantasy basketball has been a fool's errand most nights. However, he came up big for a Bucks team without Damian Lillard. Porter shot 80 percent from the field and provided six assists, compensation for spot starter Ryan Rollins' subpar performance. Rollins played 21 minutes, going scoreless with two rebounds and four assists. Milwaukee plays four games during Week 21, and Porter will be worth streaming if Lillard remains out. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez scores 21 points vs. Sacramento
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 6:38 PM
Brook Lopez accumulated 21 points (8-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in 35 minutes in Saturday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: With Damian Lillard unavailable due to injury, Lopez had more room to flourish offensively. The 21 points are the most he's scored since March 13, moving his total to five 20-point games since the All-Star break. Since then, Lopez has been a fourth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. For fantasy managers who have him rostered, Brook is playing well at the right time, especially with the Bucks playing four games during Week 21. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo posts 32/17/3/1/1 stat line
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 6:37 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for 32 points (12-of-20 FGs, 8-of-13 FTs), 17 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one blocked shot in 34 minutes in Saturday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: After a pedestrian first half in which he shot 3-of-9 from the field, Antetokounmpo flipped a switch during the halftime break. He scored 22 points in the third quarter, doing most of his damage in the restricted area. Six of Giannis' eight made shots during the period were in that area of the court, as the Kings had no answer for him defensively. Milwaukee will play four games during Week 21, starting with the Suns on Monday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gary Trent Jr. available
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 2:46 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Gary Trent Jr. (knee) are available for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo and Trent were initially probable for Saturday's game, so the status upgrades were expected. While nothing changes regarding Giannis' fantasy value, Trent should receive a modest boost with Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined. |
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