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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis chips in 19 points off bench
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:44 PM
Bobby Portis provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (8-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Following a one-game absence with a back injury, Portis was back playing his typical role off the bench. Though it wasn't enough for the Bucks to get the win, he has his highest-scoring performance since Feb. 24 and shot at least 50 percent from the floor for a ninth straight game. Portis is a solid reserve that ranks inside the top-100 in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. However, his limited minutes will continue to cap his upside. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins records double-double off bench
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:40 PM
Ryan Rollins recorded a double-double on Thursday with 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Heat.
Analysis: With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) back in the lineup, Rollins returned to playing a role off the bench. However, he still played 33 minutes to KPJ's 27 and was far more productive. Rollins has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season, and as long as he is playing big minutes, he'll continue to be a strong fantasy asset. However, he may be limited if he continues to come off the bench. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo scores game-high 31 points
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:36 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 31 points (12-of-24 FGs, 7-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in a 112-105 loss to the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo has been available for five of the Bucks' last six games, but this was his best offensive performance. In fact, this was his highest-scoring performance since Jan. 11, which was over two months prior to this game. Giannis hasn't been quite as productive as he typically is, most notably a lack of production on the glass. He'll look to build on this scoring performance in Saturday's game in Atlanta. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng (illness) will not return vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:22 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ousmane Dieng (illness) has been ruled out against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Dieng only played 14 minutes, and the only stats he contributed were a turnover and two fouls. Clearly, the illness was bothering him. Ryan Rollins should take on extra minutes down the stretch with Dieng sidelined. |
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Kevin Porter MIL starts KPJ, Dieng, Kuzma, Giannis, Turner
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 1:13 PM
NBA Lineups
Kevin Porter Jr., Ousmane Dieng, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner will start Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Porter is back in the lineup after missing four games with a knee injury, which pushes Ryan Rollins to the bench. That's the lone change to the Bucks' starting lineup. |
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Jericho Sims Jericho Sims (knee) upgraded to available vs. MIA
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:27 PM
Stephen Watson
Jericho Sims (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Sims is back after a one-game absence, which resulted in Pete Nance picking up a few more minutes off the bench. Nance may not fall out of the rotation entirely, but his playing time should decrease with Sims available. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis (back) available vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:23 PM
Stephen Watson
Bobby Portis (back) is available to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Portis will be back following a one-game absence. Pete Nance filled out the backup center minutes behind Myles Turner, but with both Portis and Jericho Sims (knee) returning, Nance likely won't see the floor much. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) available vs. Miami
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 12:21 PM
Stephen Watson
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is available to play against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: KPJ missed Milwaukee's last four games, but he will return to take on Miami. Ryan Rollins has been starting in his place, but he should head back to playing a reserve role with KPJ available, which will limit his fantasy upside. |
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Jericho Sims Jericho Sims (knee) questionable vs. Miami
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:27 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jericho Sims (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Sims was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Suns, with his absence factoring into Pete Nance playing 12 minutes off the bench. If Sims remains out, there's nothing for fantasy managers to gain from streaming Nance. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis (back) questionable vs. Miami
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Portis did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Suns, which led the Bucks to rely even more on starters Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner. That likely remains the case if Portis can't play against the Heat, and they're already rostered in most, if not all, fantasy leagues. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) questionable vs. Miami
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 12:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Porter has missed Milwaukee's last four games with right knee synovitis, but there's a chance he returns on Thursday. If so, his playing time may be somewhat limited due to the time missed. Also, Ryan Rollins may also lose out on some playing time. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner records 22 points, nine rebounds
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:55 PM
Myles Turner finished Tuesday's loss to the Suns with 22 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: To say that Turner needed a night like Tuesday would be an understatement. Over his last five games entering the matchup with the Suns, the Bucks' center averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes, shooting 31.4 percent from the field. Turner's 22 points were the most in a game for him since January 27, when he dropped 31 on the 76ers. Simply put, nights like Tuesday have been few and far between for Turner, which is not what the Bucks expected when they signed him in free agency. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma goes off for season-high 33 points
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:54 PM
Kyle Kuzma accounted for 33 points (12-of-21 FGs, 3-of-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and six three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Before Tuesday, it had been just over a month since Kuzma last surpassed 20 points in a game, much less 30. He dropped his third 30-point game of the season on Tuesday, with the 33 points being a season-high. The numbers in the categories outside of points and three pointers were a bit limited, but Kuzma still managed to record a complete stat line. The Bucks play three more games in Week 20, starting with the Heat on Thursday. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo records 22 points vs. PHX
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 4:54 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 22 points (10-of-18 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in Tuesday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic, Antetokounmpo logged 30 minutes against the Suns. This was the first time he's played at least 30 minutes since returning from his second calf strain of the season, so the limit is clearly increasing. That's good news for fantasy managers, as many are counting on Giannis to be his usual dominant self during the fantasy playoff weeks. |
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Kyle Kuzma MIL starts Rollins, Dieng, Kuzma, Giannis, Turner
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Ryan Rollins, Ousmane Dieng, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner will start Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo and Kumza are back after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic. While AJ Green heads to the bench after returning to the starting lineup the last time out, Jericho Sims is not available due to a knee injury. |
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Jericho Sims Jericho Sims (knee) downgraded to out vs. Phoenix
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 1:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jericho Sims (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: While the Bucks will have Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner available for Tuesday's game, there won't be much depth otherwise. Sims and Bobby Portis (back) are out, which means Pete Nance should play more. While not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, Nance has had some good moments when allowed to play extended minutes. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis (back) ruled out vs. Phoenix
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 1:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis (back) has been ruled out against the Suns on Tuesday.
Analysis: Both Portis and Jericho Sims (knee) will be sidelined for this game, leaving Milwaukee thin down low. Pete Nance should fill out the backup center minutes behind Myles Turner. Nance had six points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes in Sunday's loss to Orlando. |
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Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (neck) to play Tuesday vs. Phoenix
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 12:27 PM
Jim Owczarski
According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Taurean Prince (neck) is available for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Prince, who underwent surgery in November to address a herniated disk in his neck, is good to go for Tuesday's game. While Rivers did not say anything about potential minutes, the veteran wing may not take on a full workload due to the time he's missed. He can provide three-pointers and steals as part of the Bucks' rotation, but that isn't enough to make Prince a must-add player immediately. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis, Jericho Sims questionable Tuesday
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 8:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bobby Portis (back) and Jericho Sims (knee) are questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns.
Analysis: Milwaukee will have all of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner available for Tuesday's tilt with Phoenix, but frontcourt depth will be thin if Portis and Sims are ruled out. If the pair are ultimately sidelined, Pete Nance could log a few extra minutes, but Nance isn't worth a look in fantasy hoops leagues. |
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Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (neck) questionable vs. Phoenix
Mon, Mar 9, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Taurean Prince (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Prince, who underwent surgery to address a herniated disk in his neck back in November, could make his first appearance since early November on Tuesday. However, while he can provide three-pointers and steals when given rotation minutes, fantasy managers don't need to add Prince ahead of Tuesday's game. |
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