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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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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (calf) to remain out vs. New York
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: While Antetokounmpo said during the All-Star break that he felt 100 percent, he has not yet reached the point where he's ready to play games. Kyle Kuzma will remain in the starting lineup as long as Antetokounmpo is out. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner hits three triples, scores 15 points
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 PM
Jim Owczarski
Myles Turner dropped 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Bucks head coach Doc Rivers had some interesting comments before Wednesday's game, saying that Turner was not under a minutes restriction in his first games back from a calf strain. He played 24 minutes against the shorthanded Cavaliers, while Jericho Sims (11 points, 11 rebounds and two assists) played 29 off the bench. Rebounding may have had more to do with the minutes split than Turner's recent calf strain, as Sims offers more production in that area. There's no need to add Sims yet, and those who have Turner rostered are likely stuck at this point in the season. But this is a situation that merits watching. |
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Ryan Rollins Ryan Rollins records nine assists, 18 points
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 PM
Ryan Rollins amassed 18 points (8-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, nine assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Milwaukee's starting backcourt of Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. was excellent in the team's home wins over Miami and Cleveland to begin Week 18. Rollins' nine assists on Wednesday were the most in a game for him since February 3, when he recorded ten in a win over the Bulls. And over the past month, Rollins has provided second-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. He should be rostered in more than 65 percent of Yahoo! leagues, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) still out. |
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Kevin Porter Kevin Porter Jr. scores team-high 20 points
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 PM
Kevin Porter Jr. finished Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers with 20 points (10-of-16 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, five steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: After dropping 32 points and a robust stat line in Tuesday's win over the Heat, Porter produced another excellent performance in Wednesday's win over Cleveland. Over the past month, the Bucks' guard has been a top-5 player in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. Rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Porter should be picked up in any shallow league where he remains available. |
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Bobby Portis Bobby Portis hits five triples, scores 21 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:53 PM
Bobby Portis produced 21 points (8-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Portis entered Tuesday's game in a bit of a slump from beyond the arc, shooting 4-of-13 over his prior four games. He was a lot better against the Heat, shooting 5-of-10 on the night and contributing 21 points off the bench. Fantasy managers would have hoped to get more from Portis in the rebounding category, but he's usually been solid in that area. The Bucks will need a similar performance from him on Wednesday when they host the surging Cavaliers. |
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