Rollins racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Rollins moved to the bench Thursday after making four consecutive starts, but he didn't allow the role change to impact his performance. He's now scored in double figures in five straight games, and he's recorded a pair of double-doubles during that hot stretch, showing that he can grab double-digit boards or dish out double-digit assists on any given night.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Headed to bench
Rotowire
Rollins will come off the bench for Thursday's game in Miami.
Kevin Porter will replace Rollins in the first unit for Thursday's game, and Rollins will take a hit with the demotion. As a reserve this season, Rollins owns averages of 14.2 points, 4.0 assists, 1.8 triples and 1.7 steals per game.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Sniffs triple-double in win
Rotowire
Rollins produced 13 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 113-99 victory over the Jazz.
Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show with his 27-9-8 performance, Rollins also came close to posting a triple-double, falling short by just two assists. The floor general shot the ball poorly, but his ability to fill the stat sheet and contribute at both ends was impressive. Rollins has scored in double digits in eight of his nine outings since the All-Star break, a stretch in which he's averaging 15.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per contest.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Won't start Monday
Rotowire
Rollins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Rollins will shift to the bench with the Bucks rolling out a starting five of Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner. Rollins has come off the bench in just five games this season, most recently Dec. 26, averaging 16.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 27.2 minutes per contest as a reserve.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Notches 11 points
Rotowire
Rollins closed with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 120-97 loss to Chicago.
The Bucks are expected to get Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) back in the mix Monday against Boston, likely resulting in a lower usage rate for Rollins and Kevin Porter. Rollins has been outstanding over his last 11 games with averages of 20.0 points, 5.5 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 3.1 three-pointers.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Flirts with double-double
Rotowire
Rollins racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), three rebounds and nine assists in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over the Cavaliers.
Rollins scored in double digits for a 14th straight matchup Wednesday night and turned in his best production in the assist column since Feb. 3, falling just one dime shy of a double-double. He'll aim to close out February on a high note Friday against the Knicks after averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.1 steals in his nine previous showings this month.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Drops 21 in loss to Toronto
Rotowire
Rollins closed with 21 points (6-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 122-94 loss to the Raptors.
The 21 points tied Kevin Porter for the team scoring lead, but only two other Bucks even scored in double digits. Rollins missed the last two games before the All-Star break with a foot issue, but he hasn't missed a beat since returning to action. The breakout guard has scored more than 20 points in six of seven February contests, averaging 22.4 points, 5.4 boards, 5.0 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.1 steals on the month.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Downgraded to out
Rotowire
Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Rollins will miss a second straight game while dealing with plantar fasciitis. He should have ample time to recover, as the Bucks won't take the court after Thursday until after the All-Star break. Cam Thomas and Gary Trent should be in line for more opportunities in Rollins' absence.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Won't play Wednesday
Rotowire
Rollins (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Orlando.
Rollins will miss the first leg of this back-to-back set due to plantar fasciitis, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Thursday's game in Oklahoma City. With Rollins unavailable, Gary Harris and Cam Thomas could be more involved in the rotation, while guys like AJ Green and Kyle Kuzma might be asked to step it up on offense.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Balanced effort in defeat
Rotowire
Rollins totaled 14 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 118-99 loss to Orlando.
It was a poor shooting night for Rollins, who entered with four straight games of 20 or more points. He still managed to score 14 points in the loss to Orlando, just below his season average (16.9). Rollins racked up a pair of steals after not tallying any in his prior three games. The sixth-year guard has 18 turnovers in his past four games as he carries more of the load offensively in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Double-doubles against Chicago
Rotowire
Rollins posted 21 points (8-21 FG, 5-8 3Pt), seven rebounds and 10 assists across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 win over the Bulls.
The double-double was the second of the season for Rollins, with the other coming back on Nov. 20 against the 76ers. The fourth-year guard has topped 20 points in four of the last five games, averaging 21.6 points, 6.0 assists, 5.6 boards, 3.4 threes and 1.6 steals over that stretch, and Rollins could see his usage increase even further the rest of the season if the Bucks do go through with a Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) trade this week.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Tallies eight assists
Rotowire
Rollins finished Thursday's 109-99 loss to Washington with 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 26 minutes.
Rollins found success yet again on the offensive end, particularly from beyond the arc where, he recorded nine of his 17 points. This improves his scoring average to 20.7 points over his last three appearances. Rollins also impressed with his playmaking ability, and he added to his solid evening by tying his season high in swipes.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 24 points in loss
Rotowire
Rollins finished Tuesday's 139-122 loss to the 76ers with 24 points (9-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 39 minutes.
Rollins turned in an efficient performance and was Milwaukee's second-leading scorer, albeit in a losing effort. The 23-year-old point guard also tied his season-high mark in rebounds and has grabbed at least seven boards in three of his last six appearances. Additionally, he matched his season best in blocks and has tallied at least one swat in five of his last seven games. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) expected to miss an extended period and Kevin Porter (oblique) without a timetable for a return, the Bucks will need Rollins to continue stepping up on the offensive end.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 21 in loss
Rotowire
Rollins chipped in 21 points (8-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three steals and one assist over 35 minutes during Friday's 102-100 loss to the Nuggets.
Rollins connected on four threes and eclipsed the 20-point mark, though it wasn't enough to lift the Bucks to a win. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a major offensive breakout this season that hasn't come at the expense of defensive impact, as he's recorded multiple steals in three straight games and 21 times across 44 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Decent effort in defeat
Rotowire
Rollins provided 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 139-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Rollins bounced back in the scoring department after posting a season-low two points in Monday's loss to Denver. The guard has averaged 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.8 minutes per contest through six games this month.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Bright spot in loss
Rotowire
Rollins totaled 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 120-113 loss to the Warriors.
Despite another solid showing from Rollins, Milwaukee's two-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday. Rollins has been a breakout player for the Bucks this season, and he's currently on pace to return fourth-round value in nine-category formats with 17.2 points, 5.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.4 three-pointers across 37 regular-season outings.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Efficient night in close win
Rotowire
Rollins had 29 points (11-13 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 122-121 victory over the Hornets.
Rollins needed just 13 field-goal attempts to score 29 points during Friday's win, finishing as the Bucks' second-leading scorer behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (30 points). Rollins eight assists were his most since Dec. 3, and the fourth-year guard has blossomed into a key piece for the Bucks following the offseason loss of Damian Lillard (Achilles) to the Trail Blazers. Rollins is averaging 17.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 threes and 1.6 steals over 31.6 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Drains five threes Saturday
Rotowire
Rollins ended with 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 112-103 win over Chicago.
The fourth-year guard returned to the starting five after four games with the second unit and responded by tying his season high in made three-pointers. Rollins has cooled off a bit of late, but through 11 games in December he's still averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 assists, 4.4 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.5 steals in 28.8 minutes per contest.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Adds 16 points off bench
Rotowire
Rollins ended Sunday's 103-100 loss to the Timberwolves with 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one block over 23 minutes.
Rollins has managed to produce in two matchups since being shifted to the bench. He's scored in double figures in both games while remaining involved as a facilitator (10 total assists). However, it's worth noting that Rollins saw a slight decrease in usage Sunday night after logging 28 minutes off the bench Thursday. He's been held to 23 minutes or fewer in three of his last five games after averaging 31.8 minutes per matchup over 26 starts earlier this year.
... See More... See Less
Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Fares well off bench
Rotowire
Rollins racked up 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to Toronto.
Although Rollins was moved to the bench with the Bucks shaking things up, the guard still had a sizable role and put together a solid all-around line. Plus, he was utilized alongside Kevin Porter at times. The move to the bench won't be popular among his fantasy managers, but there is still a wide path to fantasy relevance here.
