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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins records 12 assists vs. Atlanta
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 6:11 PM
Ryan Rollins finished Wednesday's loss to the Hawks with 13 points (4-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Rollins didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but he did provide solid value in the rebound and assist categories. Starting for the injured Kevin Porter Jr. (knee), Rollins' 12 assists were the most in a game for him since November 20, when he dished out a career-high 14 against the 76ers. Rollins played 33 minutes against the Hawks, with Milwaukee's lack of point guard depth contributing to his playing more than the other four starters. The Bucks play twice more during Week 19, starting with the Jazz on Saturday. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng scores 14 points vs. Atlanta
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 6:11 PM
Ousmane Dieng tallied 14 points (6-of-14 FGs), four rebounds and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Dieng's 14 points in Wednesday's defeat weren't a shocking development. However, fantasy managers likely hoped to get more from him in the other relevant categories. Dieng's fantasy value has remained low, but he's a player for whom the Bucks will likely attempt to find more playing time during the final weeks of the regular season. He started and played 26 minutes on Wednesday, with his playing time taking a hit because the game was a blowout. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo scores game-high 24 points
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 6:10 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for 24 points (10-of-15 FGs, 4-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Wednesday's game was one that the Bucks needed, as they trailed Atlanta by four games for the final play-in spot. Unfortunately for Giannis and co., they were on the wrong end of a blowout at home. Of importance to fantasy managers was that Antetokounmpo played 25 minutes, matching his number in Monday's loss to the Celtics. The concern now is what happens if the Bucks fall even further off the pace for a play-in spot, especially if that were to happen during the playoff weeks in fantasy leagues. |
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Ryan Rollins MIL starts Rollins, Green, Dieng, Giannis, Turner
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 3:12 PM
NBA Lineups
Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) unavailable, Rollins is back in the Bucks' starting lineup. The change raises his fantasy ceiling, as Rollins will need to log significant minutes due to the lack of depth at point guard. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) ruled out vs. Atlanta
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 7:55 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: KPJ is listed on the injury report with right knee swelling, which is the same knee that he tore his meniscus in, which forced him to miss a month early on this season. This is certainly a situation worth monitoring since it could lead to a multi-game absence. Ryan Rollins will return to the starting unit in his stead. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins struggles in reserve role vs. Boston
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 4:24 PM
Ryan Rollins finished Monday's loss to the Celtics with five points (2-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Rollins was moved to the bench on Monday, the first time that he hasn't started a game since December 26. And he had a rough night, shooting 1-of-6 from two and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc. Given how well Rollins has played for most of this season, fantasy managers should not be too concerned about Monday's stat line. The concern is the playing time, as the 24 minutes were the fewest for Rollins since that December 26 loss to the Grizzlies. |
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Ousmane Dieng Ousmane Dieng scores 13 in start vs. Boston
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 4:23 PM
Ousmane Dieng recorded 13 points (5-of-10 FGs), one rebound, two assists and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Dieng was inserted into the Bucks' starting lineup on Monday, the second start that he's made since being acquired at the February trade deadline. While the final stat line was decent, Dieng did not do enough to affect fantasy basketball truly. With Dieng starting and Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a calf strain, there was no room in the rotation for Kyle Kuzma. Monday's game was the first this season that Kuzma has not appeared in despite being active. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 19 points in return
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 4:23 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounted for 19 points (7-of-18 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot in Monday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Having missed five weeks with a strained right calf, the second time this season that he's suffered that injury, Antetokounmpo was under a minutes limit on Monday. He played 25 minutes against the Celtics, and the fact that the game was a blowout also factored into Giannis' playing time. The Bucks were above .500 without their best player, but the team's chemistry appeared off on Monday, an unsurprising development due to the lack of practice time. Antetokounmpo will look to bounce back on Wednesday against the Hawks. |
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Ousmane Dieng MIL starts Porter, Green, Dieng, Giannis, Turner
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 1:18 PM
NBA Lineups
Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner will start Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: The big news for Milwaukee is that Giannis is back in the lineup after missing over a month with a strained calf. His return means that Kyle Kuzma will head to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Dieng, who replaces Ryan Rollins. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (calf) officially available vs. Boston
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Giannis is good to go for Monday's game, which will be his first since January 23. During his pregame availability, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that he expects the former league MVP to be under a minutes restriction, but did not provide an exact number. Giannis's return means that Kyle Kuzma will come off the bench. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) expected back Monday
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 7:32 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to return for Monday's matchup with the Celtics.
Analysis: Giannis last played on January 23, so he'll surely face a minutes restriction in his first game back in over a month. Antetokounmpo's return should mean less run for Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis, but managers rostering Kuz or Portis shouldn't drop them immediately. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins records team-high seven assists
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:05 PM
Ryan Rollins accounted for 11 points (5-of-11 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Rollins provided solid value in the rebound and assist categories, continuing to be a solid option for category league managers. The Bucks' guard continues to hover around the top-50, providing slightly greater value in eight-cat leagues than nine-cat. When Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns is unknown, but Rollins' fantasy value should be fine regardless of what happens with the former league MVP. |
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Cam Thomas Cam Thomas struggles, finishes with 15 points
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:05 PM
Cam Thomas shot 3-of-11 from the field and 8-of-10 from the foul line in Sunday's loss to the Bulls, finishing with 15 points, one rebound, three assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Thomas' point output was solid, but most of his damage was done at the foul line. The Bucks guard made eight of his ten free throws, but he shot just 2-of-7 from inside the arc. Thomas' three assists were the most in a game for him since joining the Bucks; he clearly understands his strengths, it's just a matter of how accurately Cam shoots the basketball. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis leads Bucks with 18 points
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:04 PM
Bobby Portis tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Portis shot the ball reasonably well on Sunday, but that was the lone positive for him and the Bucks. Milwaukee was on the wrong end of a 27-0 run that spanned the third and fourth quarters, going from leading by as much as 16 to getting run out of the United Center. Portis has a higher fantasy ceiling despite coming off the bench due to Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain. The Bucks open a four-game Week 19 on Monday against the Celtics. |
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo (illness) downgraded to out
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 6:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Added to the Bucks' injury report late Sunday morning, Antetokounmpo is officially out. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Thanasis is rarely in the Bucks' rotation. |
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo (illness) questionable
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 4:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: A late addition to the Bucks' injury report, Thanasis's availability does not affect fantasy basketball. He is not a consistent rotation player, so there's no reason to roster him in fantasy leagues. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (calf) to remain sidelined vs. Chicago
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 9:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Antetokounmpo is not ready to return to action after suffering his second right calf strain of the season in late January. His continued absence means that Kyle Kuzma will stay in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins posts 13/4/4 line vs. New York
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 4:26 PM
Ryan Rollins amassed 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: The good news for fantasy managers is that Rollins made more than half of his shot attempts. However, he recorded more turnovers (five) than assists (four), with backcourt partner Kevin Porter Jr. (11/6/10/1/1 with one three-pointer) being far more efficient as a playmaker. However, even with Friday's performance, Rollins has been an excellent fantasy option over the past month as the Bucks continue to play without Giannis Antetokounmpo. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma hits four three-pointers vs. New York
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 4:25 PM
Kyle Kuzma accumulated 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Kuzma has scored at least 17 points in three consecutive games, with Friday's being the first in which he shot over 50 percent from the field. While he remains an uninspiring option for managers in category leagues, Kuzma is worth a look in points leagues as long as the Bucks are without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks play their final game of Week 18 on Sunday against the Bulls, who have lost 11 straight. That could be a good matchup for Kuzma. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner scores team-high 19 points vs. NYK
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 4:25 PM
Myles Turner finished Friday's loss to the Knicks with 19 points (5-of-8 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Turner had a solid night shooting the basketball, making four of his seven three-point attempts, but most of his damage was done during the first half. The Bucks' center scored 18 of his 19 points before halftime, and he offered minimal value outside of points and three-pointers. While Turner played more minutes than backup Jericho Sims (2/4/1 in 23 minutes) on Friday, his lackluster production remains a concern for fantasy managers. |
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