NBA Player News
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Questionable for Thursday
Okoro (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Okoro remains day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game early, having logged 16 minutes. If Okoro is unable to play, Leonard Miller would likely be heavily relied upon at forward.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Another absence coming
Simons (wrist) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Simons hasn't played since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist, and it seems unlikely he'll return this season. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Magic.
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Gary Trent Jr. SF | MIL
Bucks' Gary Trent: Will play Wednesday
Trent (hip) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Trent didn't play Tuesday against the Nets, but the veteran sharpshooter has been upgraded to available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Trent back in the mix, Cormac Ryan and Gary Harris are likely to see fewer minutes in the backcourt.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Out again Wednesday
Portis (wrist) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Portis will miss a ninth straight game due to a left wrist sprain. It remains to be seen whether he'll return to the court before the end of the regular season since the Bucks have nothing to play for. With Portis out, Pete Nance and Andre Jackson figure to see more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Kyle Kuzma PF | MIL
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Won't play Wednesday
Kuzma (Achilles) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Kuzma missed the front end of this back-to-back set against the Nets due to right Achilles tendonopathy, and the same injury will keep him sidelined Wednesday as well. It remains to be seen if the veteran forward will be able to suit up for Milwaukee's final two games of the season against Brooklyn and Philadelphia on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Pete Nance, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson should enjoy more minutes in the Bucks' depleted frontcourt due to the absence of Kuzma and others.
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Ryan Rollins SG | MIL
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Available for Wednesday
Rollins (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Rollins missed the front end of this back-to-back set, likely due to maintenance-related rest. The Bucks are missing a ton of players for this matchup, meaning Rollins is likely to see heavy usage. It will be interesting to see how many minutes he's allotted, however.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | MIL
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another absence coming
Antetokounmpo (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Antetokounmpo hasn't played since March 15 due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, and at this point, it would be a shock if he returned for the final two regular-season games following Wednesday's contest. The Bucks continue to say Antetokounmpo isn't cleared for game action, but the superstar is frustrated and believes the team is intentionally holding him out.
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Julius Randle PF | MIN
Timberwolves' Julius Randle: Won't play vs. Orlando
Randle is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to right hand soreness.
Randle is one of several players who will miss the Timberwolves' second leg of this back-to-back set, as Ayo Dosunmu (rest), Anthony Edwards (knee) and Mike Conley (rest) are also out. With Randle sidelined, expect Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid to see more minutes in Minnesota's frontcourt. Randle's next chance to return will come against the Rockets on Friday.