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Gary Harris Rivers: Gary Harris (hamstring) to miss 1-2 weeks
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 6:22 PM
Eric Nehm
Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters Gary Harris will miss the next 1-2 weeks with a right hamstring strain.
Analysis: The Gary Harris Era isn't off to a great start in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old shooting guard is a decent flier for a team like the Bucks to take, but the durability issues over his career are undeniable at this point. Harris appeared in 48 games for the Magic last year, but made only three starts and played just 14.8 minutes per game. Orlando declined its option on Harris for this season for a reason and Harris is already hurt again before the regular season even begins. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. has 15 points in loss to Thunder
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:08 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. had 15 points (5-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four assists and four three-pointers against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Analysis: Porter Jr. appears to be the Bucks's starting point guard heading into the season. He started once again, dropped 15 points in 24 minutes and made 4-of-6 three-pointers. Porter Jr. will have fantasy value as long as he plays well enough to maintain the role as the primary point guard. Offseason addition Cole Anthony had 21 points and went 5-of-6 on three-pointers in 19 minutes. Anthony at least gives the Bucks a depth option at points guard should Porter Jr. falter at any point this season. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo has 16/7/4/2/1 line in loss
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 16 points (5-of-8 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block against the Thunder on Tuesday.
Analysis: Giannis might've been headed for a triple-double if he played his usual nearly 40 minutes, but he played just 25 minutes because it's the preseason. The 30-year-old power forward made 6-of-10 free throws against the Thunder on Tuesday after shooting 61 percent from the free throw line last year. Despite his troubles from the foul line, the Greek Freak is a steal in the back half of the first round of fantasy basketball drafts. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner makes it rain with five treys
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:37 PM
Myles Turner turned in 19 points and five three-pointers across 24 minutes in Sunday's win over Chicago.
Analysis: The big man added six boards, an assist and a block. Turner shot nothing but three-pointers, and he knocked down 5-of-8 while leading Milwaukee in the scoring department. Games like these are what Turner can provide to fantasy managers, though some more rebounds and blocks would be a nice, added touch. He heads into the 2025-26 season as a fringe top-50 pick in fantasy leagues. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo double-doubles in 21 minutes
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:33 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 13 points, 10 rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes in Sunday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo made his first start of the preseason after getting over a case of COVID-19, and he delivered a strong performance. Giannis' stats certainly weren't eye-popping, but a double-double in limited time after getting over an illness is definitely encouraging. The free throw element of Giannis' game keeps him out of the No. 1 conversation in fantasy basketball, but he should go in the first round of every draft. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (illness) will play Sunday vs. Chicago
Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 7:53 AM
JIm Owczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will play in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo, whose arrival in Milwaukee for the preseason was delayed due to a case of COVID-19, will make his first in-game appearance on Sunday. Bobby Portis started Milwaukee's most recent preseason game on Thursday against the Pistons, and he'll likely move to the bench with Giannis available. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. finishes victory with 10 points
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 5:12 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 10 points (4-of-4 FGs, 0-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: After rejuvenating his NBA career during his time with the Bucks late last season, Porter is on track to be the team's starting point guard to open the regular season. He didn't miss a shot from the field against the Pistons and generally made solid decisions with the basketball in his 14 minutes of game time. Given the track record, Porter can be challenging to trust in fantasy leagues fully. However, the opportunity in front of KPJ makes him worth the risk as a late-round pick. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis sinks two three-pointers vs. Detroit
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 5:11 PM
Bobby Portis recorded 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Pistons.
Analysis: Giannis Antetokounmpo was on the Bucks bench in street clothes Thursday night, so Portis received the starting nod. The veteran forward/center was solid playing alongside Myles Turner, and he'll provide consistent fantasy value when the regular season begins, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Portis has finished each of the last three seasons ranked just outside the top-100 in per-game value, making him well worth the risk in the later rounds of fantasy drafts. |
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AJ Green AJ Green doesn't miss, scores 22 points vs. DET
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 5:11 PM
AJ Green shot 5-of-5 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Thursday's win over the Pistons, scoring 22 points with three rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: With Kyle Kuzma unavailable, Green was inserted into the starting lineup for Thursday's game. He took full advantage of the opportunity, hitting all five of his three-point attempts and leading the Bucks with 22 points. Green has not been much of a fantasy asset in Milwaukee, but he's worked hard to earn rotation minutes. While not a player who has to be selected in most drafts, there may be times when Green is worth a look as a streamer, especially where there's a need for three-pointers. |
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Bobby Portis MIL starts KPJ, Trent, Green, Portis, Turner
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 1:49 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, Bobby Portis and Myles Turner will start Thursday's exhibition against the Pistons.
Analysis: The Bucks remain without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was unavailable to begin training camp after contracting COVID-19 while in Greece. However, he has been practicing. With Kyle Kuzma also out, Portis will start at power forward Thursday night. The other four starters from Monday's preseason opener are unchanged. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner adds eight points Monday vs. Heat
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:26 PM
Myles Turner tallied eight points (2-of-3 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 15 minutes in Monday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Turner played limited minutes in his preseason debut with the Bucks, but displayed the two-way ability that should make him a nice fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. He missed his only three-point attempt and converted on his two looks inside the arc, all while anchoring the middle as a shot blocker. Turner, realistically, should slot in seamlessly and fill the role Brook Lopez occupied in Milwaukee for several years. If he can continue to space the floor well and protect the rim at a high level, he'll be in for another good season as far as fantasy basketball is concerned. |
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Pete Nance Pete Nance scores 15 off bench in win over Heat
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:24 PM
Pete Nance added 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Monday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: The three-point shot was a significant positive for Nance on Monday, which he utilized to finish with a team-high in points in the win over Miami. The high-scoring outing came in 17 minutes of game action, with the process resembling his most productive games during the Summer League. As Nance remains on a two-way contract with the Bucks, he'll likely see more chances throughout the season to impress. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. adds 10 pts, four assists vs. MIA
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 4:22 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. produced 10 points (5-of-7 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 15 minutes in the Bucks' win over the Heat on Monday.
Analysis: No Milwaukee starter played more than 17 minutes on Monday, including Porter Jr., who needed just 15 minutes to reach double figures in points and finish as the team's leader in assists. The veteran guard figures to have the ball in his hands often this season after head coach Doc Rivers recently made known his intentions to start Porter Jr. at the point guard position. He'll provide the Bucks with additional ball handling and playmaking alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, while also contributing three-level scoring to the starting unit. If Porter Jr. can retain his shooting efficiency from his half-season with the Bucks last season, he'll have a chance to make a positive impact throughout the year. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (COVID) to rejoin teammates in Miami
Fri, Oct 3, 2025, 11:17 AM
Jim Owczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID-19) will rejoin his Bucks teammates in Miami on Friday.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo was not present at the start of the Bucks' training camp, as he had remained in Greece after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Being able to travel is a surefire sign that the Bucks star has been given a clean bill of health, which is the most important news. No decision has been made regarding Antetokounmpo's availability for Monday's preseason game against the Heat, but one can likely assume that neither he nor Milwaukee will look to rush things. The Bucks begin their regular season on October 22 against the Wizards. |
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Kevin Porter Rivers: Bucks plan to start Kevin Porter Jr. at PG
Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 9:16 AM
Eric Nehm
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that the plan is to start Kevin Porter Jr. at point guard.
Analysis: Rivers' statement following the Bucks' first practice of training camp is unsurprising, given the lack of options at the point guard position. Offseason addition Cole Anthony, who was limited some during the session, and Ryan Rollins may also get opportunities, but Porter stands out as the best available option. During the team's first-round series against Indiana, he averaged 5.4 assists and 1.8 turnovers per game. While Porter only shot 39.6 percent from the field in the series, his decision-making was sound overall. And with his starting point guard role, he'll have the opportunity to put up more robust scoring and assist numbers. The key for Porter will be efficiency, which he struggled with while running the show for the then-rebuilding Rockets early in his career. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID) to miss media day
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 6:42 AM
Jim Owczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID-19) is not present for Bucks media day.
Analysis: Giannis's absence from Bucks media day is not a big deal; the team will reportedly attempt to make him available via Zoom. However, the COVID-19 diagnosis means he'll miss some time with the Bucks opening training camp on Tuesday, as Giannis is currently in Greece, according to general manager Jon Horst. His illness should not impact Giannis' placement on fantasy draft boards unless there's a drastic turn of events. He'll be a cornerstone, especially for managers willing to punt free-throw percentage. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis posts 30/17/6/1/2 line in 3rd place win
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 6:21 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's win over Finland with 30 points (9-of-11 FGs, 12-of-16 FTs), 17 rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Two days after struggling in Greece's blowout loss to Türkiye, Antetokounmpo bounced back impressively to help Greece win third place at FIBA EuroBasket. While only missing two shots from the field was impressive, so was Giannis' shooting 75 percent from the foul line. That included the Milwaukee Bucks star making two free throws that gave Greece a 92-89 advantage, salvaging a game the Greeks nearly blew after holding an 81-64 lead with four minutes to go. Antetokounmpo was responsible for seven turnovers but compensated for that with elite production in other areas. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis limited to 12 points in EuroBasket loss
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for 12 points (6-of-13 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in Friday's EuroBasket loss to Türkiye.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo may have finished Greece's semifinal defeat with a double-double, but this was his poorest performance of the tournament. The star forward only attempted one free throw, as Türkiye was able to keep Giannis from getting downhill off the dribble without fouling. And there were some defensive lapses early, which factored into Türkiye's Ercan Osmani going off for a game-high 28 points. Antetokounmpo and his teammates will look to redeem themselves on Sunday when they face Finland for third place. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 with full line
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 10:10 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished Tuesday's win over Lithuania with 29 points, six rebounds, two assists, four steals and a block across 32 minutes.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo was instrumental in Greece's 87-76 win, and he'll look to carry the momentum from this stellar performance into Friday's semifinal matchup with Turkey. The Greek Freak will have to be at his best in order to defeat Alperen Sengun and Co. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis posts 37/10/1 stat line vs. Israel
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:52 AM
NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 37 points (18-of-23 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds and one assist in Sunday's win over Israel.
Analysis: Greece advanced to the quarterfinals of FIBA EuroBasket with an 84-79 win over Israel, and to the surprise of no one, Antetokounmpo dominated. The Bucks forward shot 18-of-21 inside the arc, with all but two of the makes occurring in the paint. More surprising was that Antetkounmpo only attempted two free throws; Israel may have been better served to send him to the foul line more often, given the struggles throughout his pro career. The one area Giannis will have to clean up in Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup with Lithuania is the turnover count, as he recorded six on Sunday. |
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