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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) questionable Thursday vs. BOS
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 11:35 AM
AJ Green (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Green hasn't played since injuring his shoulder in last Friday's game against the Pistons. Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters Green could be available on Thursday. If he's out again, expect Kyle Kuzma to start and Gary Trent Jr. to play significant minutes off the bench. |
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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) could play vs. Boston
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 11:46 AM
Eric Nehm
AJ Green (shoulder) missed practice on Tuesday, but Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he could play against the Celtics on Thursday.
Analysis: Green missed Saturday's game after injuring his shoulder on Friday, which allowed Kyle Kuzma to start in his place and log while 29 minutes, and for Gary Trent Jr. to also play 29 minutes off the bench. If Green returns, Kuz will return to a reserve role, and both will lose out on minutes. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins dishes out six assists vs. Detroit
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 4:08 PM
Ryan Rollins recorded 10 points (4-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, six assists and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Rollins had a rough night shooting the basketball, and he's gone 10-of-27 from the field in the two full games the Bucks have played since losing Giannis Antetokounmpo to a strained calf. While the former MVP's absence means increased usage for players like Rollins, it also means increased attention from opposing defenses. The Bucks will play twice in Week 8 and have four games in Weeks 8 and 9 for those competing in leagues that will combine the two weeks due to the NBA Cup. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma starts, scores 15 points vs. Detroit
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 4:08 PM
Kyle Kuzma accounted for 15 points (5-of-12 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: With AJ Green (shoulder) joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sidelines, Kuzma was tabbed to move into the starting lineup. While he wasn't great, things could have been worse for those familiar with the forward's recent fantasy history. Kuzma's final stat line only lacked a block, and he shot just under 50 percent from the field. With Green likely missing multiple games, Kuzma will have some value in deep leagues despite the track record. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. leads Milwaukee with 32 points
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 4:07 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 32 points (11-of-16 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and seven three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: No Giannis Antetokounmpo means there's more room for Porter to spread his wings offensively, and the Bucks certainly need him to do it. He was highly productive against the Pistons, with the 32 points being a season-high. Not only did Porter record a complete line, but he was efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. KPJ is rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should increase after Saturday's performance. |
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Kyle Kuzma MIL starts Rollins, Porter, Kuzma, Sims, Turner
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 1:14 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims and Myles Turner will start Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Already without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks won't have AJ Green for Saturday's game, either. His absence means Kuzma moves into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling. |
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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) downgraded to out Saturday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 12:23 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
AJ Green (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Green injured his left shoulder during Friday's loss to the 76ers and will not play on Saturday. Kyle Kuzma started the second half in Green's place and will likely move into the starting lineup. While not the most consistent player, Kuzma is worth rostering given the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. |
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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) questionable Saturday vs. DET
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:28 AM
AJ Green (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Green injured his shoulder in Friday's game against the 76ers and didn't return. The 26-year-old shooting guard will be replaced in the lineup by Kyle Kuzma if he's ruled out against the Pistons on Saturday. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins has 16 points, four steals Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:23 PM
Ryan Rollins totaled 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two three-pointers on Friday in the loss to the Sixers.
Analysis: Rollins put together a nice two-way performance, despite the loss to Philadelphia on Friday. He was efficient from beyond the arc and was one of the Bucks' more reliable playmakers as well. The fourth-year guard has remained productive with Kevin Porter Jr. back from injury ??" the two are co-existing nicely in the starting backcourt so far, which should be a relief for those fantasy managers who had their doubts. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr has 20/7/9 line in loss to Sixers
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:16 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. tallied 20 points (5-of-13 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals and one three-pointer in the loss to the Sixers on Friday.
Analysis: Porter Jr remained productive in his fourth game back from his early-season knee injury. While he didn't score as well as the previous two outings, he utilized the charity stripe to make his way to 20 points for the third straight game, while tallying his most productive numbers as a rebounder and facilitator since returning. The sample size has been small this season for Porter, but he's put up good fantasy numbers more times than he hasn't. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup, Porter Jr. will have even more freedom to create on the offensive end. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis scores 22 points off bench vs. Sixers
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 6:10 PM
Bobby Portis notched 22 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, one steal and four three-pointers in the loss to the Sixers on Friday.
Analysis: Portis was one of Milwaukee's most productive players on Friday. In 23 minutes, he led the team in scoring and made three-pointers, and was one of five Bucks players to score in double figures. The veteran forward didn't make many contributions elsewhere, however ??" he didn't record an assist, had minimal impact on the glass, and finished with one stock on the defensive end. Portis has had one of his least productive seasons in quite some time, from a statistical standpoint, but with the Bucks down Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), he should have opportunities to pick up his production. |
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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) will not return vs. 76ers
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:27 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
AJ Green (shoulder) will not return to Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Green was initially questionable to return, and now he has officially been ruled out. Kyle Kuzma started the second half in his place. |
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AJ Green AJ Green (shoulder) questionable to return vs. PHI
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:20 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
AJ Green (shoulder) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Green shot 0-for-4 in the first half in 14 minutes and may not be available to close out this game. Gary Harris or Gary Trent Jr. will likely start the second half in his place, though both should see extra minutes. |
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Jericho Sims Jericho Sims replacing Giannis as starter
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 1:45 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Jericho Sims and Myles Turner will start against the 76ers on Friday.
Analysis: Sims started the second half on Wednesday after Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) exited early. Sims finished with 15 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes, and he'll have an opportunity to post another double-double in this one. If he plays well and continues to start, he could be a reliable streaming option until Giannis returns in two-to-four weeks. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Shams: Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out 2-4 weeks
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 6:06 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be sidelined approximately two-to-four weeks with a right calf strain.
Analysis: Giannis went down just three minutes into Wednesday night's game, and the Bucks were fortunate enough to quickly rule out an Achilles injury. However, it turns out that the calf injury could keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time anyway. With reports coming out that Giannis has also asked the Bucks for a trade, we'd expect the team and player to both be cautious with his return, which will likely keep him out until the beginning or middle of January. In the meantime, Bobby Portis Jr. figures to see an uptick in minutes, and both Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will be leaned on for higher usage. Giannis' recovery timeline could be additionally interesting because players who signed offseason extensions, like Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, aren't eligible to be traded until February. With Giannis sidelined for a few weeks, that could open up new trade possibilities for the Bucks, if they choose to move their star. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Doc: Doctors ruled out Achilles injury for Giannis
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 6:39 PM
Eric Nehm
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said after Wednesday's win over the Pistons that team doctors have ruled out an Achilles tendon injury.
Analysis: When a player goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury, as Giannis did on Wednesday, it doesn't take much effort to fear the worst. The Bucks announced during Wednesday's game that the superstar forward had been diagnosed with a strained right calf. During his postgame availability, Rivers said doctors had ruled out an Achilles injury. That's great news for Milwaukee, but the next step will be to determine the severity of the injury. Jericho Sims started the third quarter and finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. However, while that was an excellent performance for him, Bobby Portis (13/9/5 with two three-pointers in 30 minutes) and Kyle Kuzma (4/4/3/1/2 in 21 minutes) are more reliable alternatives if Giannis is out for an extended period. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins has 22/4/8 line in win over Pistons
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:47 PM
Ryan Rollins had 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: While Kevin Porter Jr. was out of the lineup, Rollins showed he was a reliable player as he moved into the starting lineup. That's why Doc Rivers appears to be sticking with Rollins in the starting lineup even now that Porter is back. Rollins had 22 points in the win over the Pistons on Wednesday and has provided third-round fantasy value so far this season. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. has 26 points in win over Pistons
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 5:16 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. had 26 points (8-of-18 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three three-pointers in the Bucks' 113-109 victory over the Pistons on Wednesday.
Analysis: Porter was coming off a 30-point game in Monday's loss to the Wizards, but saw an uptick in usage on Wednesday due to Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving with an injury three minutes into the game. Porter's in line to be an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season if he can just stay healthy. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will not return Weds.
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 2:34 PM
Milwaukee Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo left Wednesday's game after suffering a non-contact leg injury during the first quarter. The Bucks have since ruled him out with a strained right calf, which will likely mean an extended absence, with the timespan depending on the severity of the injury. Bobby Portis will have added value if Antetokounmpo is out for an extended period, as will Kyle Kuzma. |
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Gary Harris Gary Harris (Achilles) available Wednesday vs. DET
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 12:58 PM
Gary Harris (Achilles) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Harris missed Monday's game against the Wizards with an Achilles injury. The 31-year-old shooting guard is available against the Pistons Wednesday, but isn't likely to play significant minutes. |
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