Porter racked up 26 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-109 win over the Pistons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played only three minutes before exiting with a calf strain, forcing other Bucks players to step up. Porter led the charge, with his 26 points topping all scorers on the night and his seven assists being a personal season high. The 25-year-old guard missed over a month with ankle and knee issues, but in three games since returning to action, Porter's averaging 23.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.7 threes, 3.3 boards and 2.0 steals in 30.3 minutes while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor and 57.9 percent (11-for-19) from beyond the arc.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Available vs. Pistons
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Porter (back) is available to play Wednesday against Detroit.
Porter is fighting through a muscle spasm in his lower back Wednesday. It'll be his third appearance since returning from a lengthy absence, so Porter is still trying to ramp up his minutes into the mid-30s.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Questionable vs. Pistons
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Porter (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Porter is dealing with a muscle spasm in his lower back following Monday's game against the Wizards. If the combo guard doesn't play Wednesday, more playing time would become available for AJ Green and Gary Trent in the backcourt.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Big night ends early due to injury
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Porter will miss the remainder of Monday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports. He registered 30 points (12-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds and three steals in 31 minutes before exiting with 6:37 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Playing for just the second time since spraining his left ankle in the Bucks' Oct. 22 season opener and then undergoing meniscus surgery on his right knee, Porter was in the midst of a dazzling performance Monday before the back issue forced him to exit early. Assuming Porter's back spasms aren't overly serious, he can be viewed as day-to-day hading into the Bucks' next game Wednesday versus Detroit. Porter's excellent production prior to departing should put him on the radar as a pickup in shallower leagues where he might still be available.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Scores 13 points in return
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Porter (knee) amassed 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 116-99 victory over the Nets.
Porter was limited to 25 minutes in his first game since Opening Night. There was some understandable rust, but overall, Porter notched a solid line and did a good job filling out the stat sheet. Porter could very well remain in a starting role for the Bucks as long as he stays healthy, and once he gets on the same page with Ryan Rollins and Giannis Antetokounmpo, he should see an uptick in his overall numbers in a more consistent way.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Starting in return
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Porter is in the starting lineup against the Nets on Saturday.
Porter is making his return to the hardwood after overcoming a left ankle sprain and a meniscus injury in the last five weeks. Porter will start in the backcourt next to Ryan Rollins. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Porter will have a minutes limit in his first game since Oct. 22.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Will play Saturday
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Porter (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets, Justin Garcia of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Porter sprained his left ankle Opening Night and underwent meniscus surgery in early November after sustaining a knee injury during his return-to-play process. However, he's set to return Saturday. It's unknown whether the 25-year-old point guard will operate under a minutes restriction, though it appears likely given his extended absence.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Could return vs. Nets
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Porter (knee) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Nets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter has been out since he sprained his ankle in the first game of the season and later underwent meniscus surgery in early November, but there's optimism he could return Saturday. If he's cleared, he'll presumably be on a minutes restriction for at least a few games. After that, coach Doc Rivers will have to figure out the rotation considering how well Ryan Rollins has played with Porter on the shelf.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Remains out Friday
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Porter (knee) will not play Friday against the Knicks.
Porter recently completed a stint in the G League and continues to trend in the right direction, but he's not quite ready for Friday. A return against the Nets on Saturday doesn't appear to be completely off the table for now.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Assigned to G League
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Porter was assigned to the G League's Wisconsin Herd as he continues his rehab for a torn meniscus in his right knee, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter left the season opener early due to the injury and has yet to play since, but he's expected to return soon. Ryan Rollins, who has filled in for Porter as the team's starting point guard, is averaging 18.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.3 threes on a 42.0 percent clip across 31.5 minutes this season but may see his usage decrease and could eventually cede the starting role once Porter is fully acclimated to game speed.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Closing in on return
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Head coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Porter (knee), who has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat, is "getting close" to a return, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter underwent surgery on his right meniscus in early November and hasn't played since Opening Night after spraining his left ankle. While Rivers' comment bodes well for the 25-year-old point guard's return in the near future, he should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks until the Bucks provide another update. With Ryan Rollins thriving in a starting role, Porter could come off the bench once he's cleared to return to game action.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Bucks announced that Porter underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
This is an expected update from the Bucks. The franchise expects Porter to be sidelined for approximately four weeks, meaning a return in late November could be a possibility. In the meantime, Ryan Rollins will likely continue to lead the backcourt.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Set to undergo surgery
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Porter sustained a right knee meniscus injury while going through on-court work Thursday, which will require a minor orthopedic procedure that will keep him sidelined for at least four weeks.
Porter's absence may extend beyond this four-week window, so he's a cut candidate in re-draft leagues. Ryan Rollins has been on fire as a starter as of late, so Porter will have some competition for the starting point guard spot once he is eventually able to make it back to the court.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Absence streak to continue
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Porter (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Kings.
It'll be a fifth straight game on the shelf for Porter, who continues to be hampered by a sprained ankle. His next chance to return comes Monday in Indiana. Ryan Rollins has been on a tear and is perhaps running away with the top spot at point guard in Porter's stead, with the former averaging 21.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game across his last four appearances.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Won't play Thursday
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Porter (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
A sprained left ankle will cost Porter a fourth consecutive contest. Fantasy managers can deem the guard day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Kings. The Bucks will likely remain inclined to ride a hot-hand approach between Ryan Rollins and Cole Anthony at point guard for the time being, with Rollins functioning from the first unit.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Remaining out Tuesday
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Porter suffered a left ankle sprain in the season opener Wednesday against the Wizards and will now miss his third straight game. Ryan Rollins has started the past two contests and played well, so he should continue handling point-guard duties, with Cole Anthony (illness) also factoring into the mix if available.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: To miss upcoming road trip
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The team confirmed Thursday that Porter is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and he'll miss Milwaukee's next two games against Toronto and Cleveland.
Porter had already been officially ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Raptors, so this update confirms that he'll miss the Bucks' two-game road trip. This means he could potentially be back for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, but additional updates on his status should come as he nears a return to play.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out vs. Toronto
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Porter (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Toronto.
The Bucks are awaiting Porter's MRI results after the guard sprained his ankle in Wednesday's win over the Wizards. Fantasy managers can deem him day-to-day until the severity of the injury is determined. Ryan Rollins will likely start at point guard Friday, and Cole Anthony should see a boost in playing time against the Raptors.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: To undergo MRI
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Porter will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his left ankle injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Doc Rivers said postgame that Porter's ankle sprain looked "pretty bad," and the point guard will undergo further testing Thursday. Porter poured in 10 points in nine minutes before exiting Wednesday's contest after stepping on Bobby Portis's foot. Ryan Rollins started the second half in place of Porter, and it looks like Rollins and Cole Anthony would handle most of the point guard duties if Porter misses time. Milwaukee faces Toronto on Friday.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Won't return due to ankle sprain
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Porter has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Washington due to a left ankle sprain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter rolled his ankle by stepping on Bobby Portis's foot early in the contest, and he's been ruled out for the rest of the way. Porter finishes the game with 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one steal in nine minutes. Look for Cole Anthony and Ryan Rollins to handle most of the point guard duties for the remainder of the contest. Porter's next chance to play will come Friday at Toronto.
