2 months agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. Portis's agent confirmed the suspension and said that his client unintentionally took a pain medication called Tramadol instead of Toradol. Portis had been more active lately, helping the Bucks fill in for the absence of
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), who is questionable to return on Thursday against the Clippers. Portis averaged 16.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his 29.8 minutes per game over his last five contests. Without Portis, the Bucks lose a key depth piece and will have to rely more heavily on the recently acquired
Kyle Kuzma in addition to
Taurean Prince,
Brook Lopez, and
Andre Jackson Jr. Portis will be eligible to return April 8 against the Timberwolves with just four games left in the regular season.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
2 months agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (personal) will play on Wednesday against Charlotte. He missed the last six games due to a personal matter. But he was upgraded to probable on Tuesday night, so fantasy managers had hope he would be back. Portis will likely head back to the bench, considering
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee),
Damian Lillard (groin), and
Brook Lopez (back) are good to go. But with a favorable matchup versus the Hornets on the agenda, Portis deserves a spot in any fantasy lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Eric Nehm
2 months agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Bobby Portis (personal) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Initially, there was a chance Portis would be available after the team listed him as doubtful for the game. However, Milwaukee has now ruled him out, meaning Portis will miss a sixth consecutive game.
Andre Jackson Jr. and
Taurean Prince will be the only regular starters in the Bucks lineup on Monday, so players like
AJ Green and
Gary Trent Jr. are expected to step up for the team.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Bucks
2 months agoMilwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (personal) has joined the long list of injuries for Monday due to personal reasons and is considered doubtful to suit up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Portis has missed the team's last six games due to personal reasons, and it seems likely that he'll make it seven in a row on Monday. With the long injury report including
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee),
Damian Lillard (groin), and
Khris Middleton (ankle) all ruled out, the Bucks will have to reach deep into their reserves.
AJ Green,
Gary Trent Jr., and
Pat Connaughton will all likely see some added minutes. Green is in the top of the three in streaming options after dropping 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, and two steals off of the bench in their last game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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