The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday.
Smith tallied two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in four minutes during Milwaukee's most recent outing against Chicago on Monday. However, the rookie big man will head back to the Herd in hopes of receiving extended playing time.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Back with parent club
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Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.
Smith will be a depth option for Monday's game against the Bulls. He's made a total of 10 brief appearances at the NBA level this season.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Makes return to parent club
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Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.
Smith has consistently floated between the NBA and G League this season, but most of his game reps have been with the Herd.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Won't play Tuesday
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Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Smith won't suit up while dealing with a non-COVID illness. The rookie's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation as he has yet to surpass double-digit minutes through nine regular-season outings.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Iffy for Tuesday
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Smith is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami with a non-COVID-19-related illness.
Smith isn't typically in the Milwaukee rotation, so his availability (or lack thereof) won't carry many implications in fantasy leagues.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Back to G League
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The Bucks assigned Smith to their G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, on Saturday.
Smith has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League this season, though he hasn't logged a minute with the Bucks since Nov. 12. The 2024 second-round draft pick should play a featured role with the Herd.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Returns from G League
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Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.
Smith was able to get some quality minutes for the Herd in Tuesday's 121-109 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, logging 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes. Though he's now back with the Bucks, Smith is not a lock to crack the rotation.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Scores 10 points in blowout
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Smith posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two blocks in eight minutes during Friday's 116-94 loss to the Knicks.
During Friday's blowout, Smith took advantage of his opportunity and set season highs in points, rebounds, blocks and minutes played. He's appeared in seven of Milwaukee's first nine games, but this was the first time he played more than five minutes.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Back to bench
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Smith won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.
With most of Milwaukee's regular resting, Smith drew a spot start during the preseason finale. However, aside from Khris Middleton (ankle), the Bucks are healthy, so Smith isn't guaranteed playing time against Philadelphia.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Grabs 10 rebounds in big loss
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Smith posted seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and 10 rebounds across 17 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
The 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had some notable moments and looked active on the glass, pacing the team in that category. Don't expect him to carve a regular rotation role once the 2024-25 regular season rolls around, though, and it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the season in the G League instead of being part of the NBA roster.
