Porter ended with 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 122-99 loss to the Hawks.
Porter did a little bit of everything during Saturday's loss, leading the Bucks in rebounds while finishing second in both points and assists behind Ryan Rollins (22 points and eight assists). Porter has played in Milwaukee's last two games after missing the four previous contests due to right knee synovitis, but it's possible that he sits out for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set against the Pacers on Sunday.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Available Saturday
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Porter (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter is officially cleared to play in the first leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set after dealing with right knee synovitis. He is expected to handle a heavy workload this afternoon with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) ruled out. However, given Porter's recent four-game absence and the quick turnaround for Sunday's home game against the Pacers, Porter is a strong candidate to sit out the second leg of the back-to-back for injury management.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Questionable for Saturday
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Porter is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to right knee synovitis.
Porter returned from a four-game absence due to the same injury in Thursday's loss to Miami, playing 28 minutes and finishing with six points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. He's not believed to have experienced a setback in that contest, so his potential absence Saturday is likely just maintenance-related as the Bucks head into a back-to-back set. Even if Porter ends up playing Saturday, he'll be a candidate to sit out Sunday's home game versus the Pacers.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Struggles in return
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Porter (knee) contributed six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Back in action after missing the Bucks' previous four games due to right knee synovitis, Porter returned to the starting five but handled a more muted role than usual. He took on a 17.9 percent usage rate, well below his season-long mark of 24.0 percent. Porter should see his playing time and usage pick up a bit as he becomes further removed from the injury, though with a back-to-back set coming up for Milwaukee, he could end up sitting out either Saturday in Atlanta or Sunday at home versus the Pacers.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Available to play
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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: 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.
