Porter (knee) will play Thursday in Miami, Stephen Watson of ESPN reports.
Porter is back after a four-game absence, and his return will likely result in Ousmane Dieng or Kyle Kuzma heading back to the second unit. Porter is averaging 17.5 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 triples and 2.2 steals per game this season.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Questionable for Thursday
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Porter (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter has a chance to end a four-game absence caused by right knee swelling. If he returns, fewer minutes would be open for Ryan Rollins, Cam Thomas and Gary Trent in the backcourt.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Remains out for Tuesday
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Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Porter will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to right knee inflammation, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Miami. In the meantime, Gary Trent and Cam Thomas are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Out again Sunday
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Porter (knee) will remain on the inactive list for Sunday's game versus the Magic.
This will be Porter's third consecutive game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Tuesday's game against the Suns. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will join Porter on the inactive list Sunday, so Ryan Rollins figures to be very busy on offense.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out for Saturday
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Porter (knee) will not play Saturday against the Jazz.
Porter will be sidelined for the second straight game Saturday. It remains in the air if he will be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Magic. Ryan Rollins is likely to soak up more usage in Porter's absence.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out Wednesday
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Porter is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right knee swelling.
Wednesday marks Porter's first absence since Feb. 3. The star guard can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup versus the Jazz. After coming off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston, Ryan Rollins figures to jump right back into the starting lineup in Porter's stead.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Muted effort in loss
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Porter closed Monday's 108-81 loss to the Celtics with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals across 31 minutes.
Porter, who has been carrying the Bucks in recent weeks, took a backseat Monday with Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the mix. Porter has previously been able to coexist next to Antetokounmpo just fine, so fantasy managers will not want to overreact to this outlier.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Full stat line in win
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Porter chipped in 32 points (11-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 victory over Miami.
Porter limped to the locker room in the first quarter due to an apparent leg issue, though he didn't show any signs of being bothered the rest of the way. The 25-year-old guard dropped a game-high 32 points, with 13 coming in the final frame. Porter also led the Bucks in assists and has dished out at least seven in each of his last nine appearances. He has reached the 20-point mark in three straight outings, averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over that stretch. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) remains without a firm timetable for a return, and Porter should continue to see increased usage for as long as the former is sidelined.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Goes to locker room
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Porter (leg) exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Heat, Jackson Gross of SB Nation reports.
Porter was replaced by Cam Thomas at the 8:43 mark of the first quarter, and the former is being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room to determine whether he can return to Tuesday's game. Thomas, Gary Trent and Gary Harris are candidates to see an uptick in minutes for as long as Porter is out of the game.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Double-double in Sunday's loss
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Porter produced 21 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 122-94 loss to the Raptors.
The double-double was the eighth of the season for Porter, as he creeps closer to the career-high 10 he recorded with the Rockets in 2021-22. The 25-year-old guard has looked good since returning to the starting lineup Feb. 6 after missing time with an oblique strain, averaging 21.2 points, 8.3 assists, 4.7 boards and 2.0 steals over the last six contests.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Drops 25 in Friday's win
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Porter contributed 25 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 139-118 victory over the Pelicans.
The 25-year-old topped 20 points for the third time in five contests since returning to the starting lineup after recovering from an oblique injury. Over that five-game stretch, Porter is averaging 21.2 points, 8.0 assists, 5.2 boards and 1.8 steals, but his usage figures to decline once Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is back on the court.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Triple-doubles in win
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Porter finished Wednesday's 116-108 victory over Orlando with 18 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 39 minutes.
This marked Porter's second triple-double of the season and the fifth of his career. He appeared to tweak his right leg midway through the third quarter but managed to play through it without heading to the locker room. Still, it wouldn't be surprising if he lands on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Thunder. Until then, managers can operate under the assumption that no news is good news.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Impressive run continues
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Porter finished Monday's 118-99 loss to Orlando with 28 points (10-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Porter followed up a 23-point scoring performance against Indiana on Friday with an even better one Monday. He led Milwaukee with 28 points in the loss while Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined due to a calf injury. Porter is averaging 23.0 points, 8.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 steals in his last three outings since returning from a six-game absence due to an oblique strain.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Porter posted 23 points (10-20 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over the Pacers.
Porter joined the starting five in his second outing back from a six-game absence due to a right oblique strain and stuffed the stat sheet. While the 25-year-old guard struggled mightily from three-point range, he still racked up a game-high 23 points, reaching the 20-point mark for the third time over nine outings since the beginning of January. He also led Milwaukee in assists and steals. Porter has dished out 17 dimes while supplying eight swipes over his last two appearances.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Back in starting five
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Porter is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Pacers on Friday.
Porter was given the green light to return against the Pelicans on Wednesday following a six-game absence due to a right oblique strain, and he finished that contest with 18 points, nine assists, six rebounds and five steals over 29 minutes. He's been a starter for most of the season, and he'll reclaim that role for Friday's contest.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Available to play
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Porter (oblique) is available to play Wednesday against the Pelicans.
Porter will shed his questionable tag and is all set to return from a six-game absence. He may face restrictions in his first game back, but his usage could be through the roof while Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is on the shelf.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Nearing return to action
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that Porter (oblique) is getting close to returning and could play as soon as Wednesday against the Pelicans, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter is set to miss his sixth consecutive contest Tuesday against the Bulls due to a right oblique strain, but he's seemingly making good progress in his recovery and is now being viewed as day-to-day. The 25-year-old guard's eventual return will leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Gary Trent and Cole Anthony on the second unit. Over eight January appearances (seven starts) prior to getting hurt, Porter averaged 13.0 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 34.1 minutes per tilt.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Without timetable for return
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Coach Doc Rivers said that Porter (oblique) won't play "any time soon," and he's without an official timetable to return, Justin Garcia of Locked On Bucks reports.
It appears that Porter is looking at a multi-game absence with this oblique injury, which should open up some minutes for Gary Trent, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony. Porter offers too much upside to cut in most formats, and he may become eligible for an IL slot in leagues that include them.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out with oblique strain
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Porter (oblique) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Porter needs to miss at least one contest to tend to an oblique strain. The combo guard's absence vacates plenty of minutes in the Milwaukee backcourt, with names like Gary Trent, Gary Harris and Cole Anthony being the most likely candidates for increased playing time.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Managing oblique strain
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Porter is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder due to an oblique strain.
The Bucks should have a better idea regarding Porter's status based on his activity level at Wednesday's shootaround, but if he ends up being sidelined against Oklahoma City, Ryan Rollins could see elevated minutes as Milwaukee's clear top point guard. Porter moved to the bench for the Bucks' most recent game Monday, when he finished with nine points, seven assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block in 28 minutes in a 112-110 win over the Hawks.
