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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins (shoulder) out Monday vs. Houston
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 12:03 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ryan Rollins (left shoulder instability) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Rollins will remain sidelined, but the impact of his absence could be minimized due to Damian Lillard's potential return. Lillard, who has missed three games in the league's concussion protocol, is probable to play. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable Monday
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 12:01 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right patella tendinopathy) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: We've been down this road before with Antetokounmpo: the Bucks list him as probable due to patella tendinitis, and then he plays. Expect the same on Monday, and it's likely that Damian Lillard will also be available. Monday's game is the first of four the Bucks will play in Week 5. |
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Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (concussion) probable Monday night
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 11:57 AM
Milwaukee Bucks
Damian Lillard (concussion protocol) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Lillard appears poised to return after missing three games in the league's concussion protocol. His return would drop Delon Wright out of the lineup, eliminating what little streaming value the veteran backup had. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis finishes one-point defeat with 21 PTS
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:38 AM
Bobby Portis accounted for 21 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer in 24 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Due to a right elbow contusion, Portis was initially doubtful for Saturday's game after missing Wednesday's win over the Pistons. He gutted out 24 effective minutes in Charlotte, scoring 21 points on good shooting percentages. While the Bucks have been a disappointment thus far, Portis remains a player worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Taurean Prince Taurean Prince scores season-high 23 points
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:38 AM
Taurean Prince shot 9-of-14 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, tallying 23 points, three rebounds, five assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Not only did Prince establish a new season-high with 23 points, but this was also his first 20-point game since October 29, 2023. Days like this have not been the norm for the Bucks forward, but the absences of Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard mean there are opportunities for Prince to step up. He's worth a look in deep leagues until Middleton is a full go, and there remains no timeline for a return for Khris. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo posts 22/15/12/0/2 stat line
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 11:37 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo logged 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Hornets, accounting for 22 points (11-of-22 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), 15 rebounds, 12 assists, and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Giannis had an opportunity to win Saturday's game, but his pull-up jumper in the final seconds was short. Fantasy managers will undoubtedly take the final stat line, but Antetokounmpo's only attempting one free throw was shocking. The last time he tried one free throw or less in a game was February 24, 2023. Giannis and the struggling Bucks play four games in Week 5, beginning with the Rockets on Monday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis, Portis, Green to play vs. Charlotte
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 8:11 AM
Eric Nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right patella tendinopathy), Bobby Portis (right elbow contusion) and AJ Green (left shoulder impingement) will all play against the Hornets on Saturday.
Analysis: All three players will be available for this game, and while both Giannis and Green were probable, Portis was initially deemed doubtful. However, reports from the team's PR team indicate that he will be available. It's unclear if he'll see his usual workload, but he should play a large role off the bench. Green has started the team's last two games and may retain that role in this matchup. |
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Damian Lillard Lillard out, Portis doubtful Saturday at Charlotte
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 8:59 AM
Eric Nehm on Twitter
Damian Lillard (concussion protocol) is out, and Bobby Portis (right elbow contusion) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Ryan Rollins (shoulder) joins Lillard and Portis on the injury report, and the Bucks will be sorely shorthanded against Charlotte. AJ Green and Delon Wright should continue to hold things down in Milwaukee's backcourt, and Taurean Prince and Pat Connaughton could see more playing time with Portis presumably sidelined. |
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Brook Lopez Lopez has 29 points, 5 threes in OT win over DET
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 5:10 PM
Brook Lopez had 29 points (9-of-17 FGs), eight rebounds, three steals, five blocks and five 3-pointers against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Lopez stepped up in a wild overtime game against the Pistons. Without Damian Lillard in the lineup, Lopez knocked down five 3-pointers on his way to 29 points. He and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 88 of the Bucks' 127 points. Lopez was also a force on the defensive end with three steals and five blocks. He was -8 in 40 minutes in the seven-point victory. Lopez and the Bucks will get a few days off before taking on the Hornets Saturday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis drops 59 points, carries Bucks to OT win
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 5:06 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 59 points (21-of-34 FGs), 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, three blocks and one 3-pointer in the Bucks' 127-120 overtime victory over the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Giannis had a massive game with 59 points that included 16-of-17 made free throws and a 3-pointer to give the Bucks and eight-point lead in overtime. With Damian Lillard still sidelined, Giannis and Brook Lopez led the way for the Bucks as the pair combined for 88 of the Bucks' 127 points. Giannis was +7 in 44 minutes including overtime in the seven-point win. Milwaukee will have a couple days off before taking on the Hornets on Saturday. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis (elbow) ruled out Wednesday vs. DET
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 1:00 PM
Eric Nehm
Bobby Portis (right elbow contusion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: This is surprising, as Portis was not included in any of Milwaukee's injury reports throughout the afternoon. There isn't a surefire fantasy pickup with Portis sidelined. While MarJon Beauchamp and Chris Livingston could play more minutes, neither is worth gambling on in fantasy. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins (shoulder) out Wednesday vs. Detroit
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 12:59 PM
Eric Nehm
Ryan Rollins (left shoulder instability) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Injured during Tuesday's win over the Raptors, Rollins will not play against Detroit. With Damian Lillard (shoulder) also sidelined, Delon Wright should be the next man up. He's worth the risk in deep leagues due to Milwaukee's lack of options at point guard. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) available vs. Detroit
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 12:24 PM
Eric Nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right patella tendinopathy) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: No surprise here. Giannis has been managing this knee issue all season, but he has only had to miss one game because of it. He'll be looking to guide Milwaukee to their first winning streak of the season in this game. |
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Damian Lillard Damian Lillard (concussion) out Wednesday
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 10:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Damian Lillard has been ruled out of Wednesday's matchup with the Pistons while in the NBA's concussion protocol.
Analysis: Lillard will sit out a second straight game, which opens the door for Delon Wright or Ryan Rollins to start in his place. Whoever joins the first unit offers streaming value for Wednesday's busy slate. |
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Bobby Portis Portis has 17 points, eight rebounds off the bench
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:45 PM
Bobby Portis had 17 points (8-of-17 FGs), eight rebounds and one 3-pointer against the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Portis came off the bench with Giannis Antetokounmpo active. While Portis wasn't efficient shooting as he scored 17 points on 17 shots, he did all of that in just 18 minutes of play. Without Damian Lillard on the floor, the Bucks spread the ball around. Portis has more fantasy value when Giannis misses games than when Lillard does. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis has 23/4/7 line as Bucks beat Raptors
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:41 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points (9-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists and four blocks in the Bucks' 99-85 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo was efficient with 23 points on 12 shots and made 5-of-9 free throws as the Bucks got by the Raptors in group play. With Damian Lillard sidelined, though, it could've been a bigger night offensively. He was +1 in 33 minutes as the Bucks led by 11 at halftime and held on for the victory. Milwaukee will take on the Pistons Wednesday and the Hornets on Saturday. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins (shoulder) will not return Tuesday
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ryan Rollins (left shoulder instability) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Starting for the injured Damian Lillard (concussion), Rollins played well before being forced to leave Tuesday's game. In 22 minutes, he tallied 12 points, five rebounds, three assists, five steals, and four 3-pointers, shooting 4-of-12 from the field. With the Bucks facing the Pistons on Wednesday, they could be without Lillard and Rollins. If so, Delon Wright would be the next man up. However, Rollins after the game that he will be able to play. |
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Ryan Rollins Bucks start Rollins, Green, Prince, Giannis, Lopez
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 1:35 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Taurean Prince, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Brook Lopez will start Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Bucks will have a new starting backcourt for Tuesday's game. Rollins, who has played well recently, will start for the injured Damian Lillard. Green replaces Andre Jackson Jr. and will make his first start of the season. Rollins offers a higher ceiling of the two as the starting point guard. |
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Gary Trent Gary Trent Jr., Andre Jackson Jr. available Tues.
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:28 PM
Gabe Stoltz
Gary Trent Jr. (lower back spasms) and Andre Jackson Jr. (left hip pointer) are available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Trent and Jackson were initially probable for Tuesday's game, so the status upgrades were expected. Jackson should retain his spot in the starting lineup, with Trent being one of the first substitutes off the bench. Neither player needs to be rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) available Tuesday
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:25 PM
Scott Grodsky
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right patella tendinopathy) is available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Giannis is available after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. With Damian Lillard sidelined, this could be a big night for Antetokounmpo on the offensive end of the floor. |
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