BOBBY PORTIS NEWS

Returning to bench role Portis is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact The 28-year-old delivered 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one block in 21 minutes as a spot starter Sunday against Houston, but he'll shift back to the bench Tuesday with Giannis Antetokounmpo (quadriceps) rejoining the lineup. Portis has averaged 13.5 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.8 minutes across his 33 appearances off the bench this season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches double figures in start Portis racked up 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 104-101 win over the Suns.

Impact Portis got the start in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad), finishing as one of four Bucks in double figures while finishing four rebounds shy of a double-double. Portis has recorded 10 or more points with five or more rebounds in nine of his last 10 games.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Portis will start Sunday's matchup versus the Suns, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) out, Portis will slide into the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 21. Across 14 appearances as a starter, Portis has averaged 16.7 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 31.1 minutes and should play a prominent role versus Phoenix.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Film study: Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, Bobby Portis' return and Jae Crowder's debut Despite Antetokounmpo leaving the game early with a knee injury, the Bucks welcomed Crowder and welcomed back Portis by crushing the Heat.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Double-doubles in return Portis (knee) notched 18 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Friday's 128-99 win over the Heat.

Impact Though he handled relatively light minutes off the bench in his first game since Jan. 23, Portis still came through with the goods for fantasy managers. Though head coach Mike Budenholzer could look to manage Portis' minutes a bit over the next game or two, the big man could settle back into a fantasy-friendly role in the event Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is forced to miss time after exiting late in the first quarter of Friday's contest. Portis is averaging 14.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes per contest while shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 83.6 percent from the free-throw line through 48 appearances on the season, though much of his production came when the Bucks were missing either or both of Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton due to injury.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on Friday's injury report Portis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Portis was expected to return to action Friday after participating fully in practice recently, and he's officially been cleared to suit up as the Bucks resume play following the All-Star break. He may face a minutes restriction against Miami, and the Bucks also acquired Jae Crowder recently, who should share some of the work in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Portis (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday and should be expected to play in Friday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis missed the Bucks' final 11 games before the All-Star break with a sprained right knee but is slated to return to the hardwood for Friday's tilt. With Jae Crowder's addition, Portis may see less run at power forward and instead play more center. Regardless, Portis should remain the top option off the bench for Milwaukee, a role in which he has averaged 13.5 points and 9.7 rebounds across 24.9 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Bobby Portis set to portray Basketball Hall of Famer Earl Lloyd in 'Sweetwater' movie Portis will portray one of the NBA's trailblazing stars of the 1950s in the upcoming film.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis is portraying one of the first Black NBA players in new 'Sweetwater' film In the film, Bobby Portis will be portraying Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in an NBA game.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Will remain out through break Portis (knee) will not play Thursday at Chicago, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis has been ramping up over the last few days, and he was able to go through parts of practice on Monday, but it never seemed all that realistic that he'd be back on the floor before the All-Star break. The Bucks will give Portis the extra week-plus to continue rehabbing before hopefully returning to action when they resume play on Friday, Feb. 24 against Miami.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready for game action Portis (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Portis will miss a 10th straight game due to an MCL sprain. The veteran forward participated in parts of Monday's practice and appears to be making good progress, but it's looking like he'll remain sidelined through the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing again Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Portis (knee) participated in some of Monday's practice, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis missed his ninth straight game in Friday's win over the Clippers due to a right MCL sprain, and it's possible he remains sidelined for Milwaukee's final two contests before the All-Star break. On a positive note, Portis at least seems to be trending in the right direction, as Budenholzer added that his participation in Monday's session was "another good step." Portis' status for Tuesday's matchup against Boston should surface sometime later Monday, but even if he's cleared, he'd presumably operate in a limited capacity off the bench.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Portis (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Portis will miss a ninth straight game Friday due to a right MCL sprain. Pat Connaughton and Wesley Matthews have seen extended minutes while Portis has been out. Tuesday's matchup with Boston is Portis' next chance to suit up, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. He suffered the injury Jan. 25 and was initially given a two-week return timetable, so the team should provide another update soon.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee plays Miami after Antetokounmpo's 54-point performance

Milwaukee faces the Miami Heat after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 54 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 106-105 win over the Los Angeles Clippers

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee plays Charlotte after Antetokounmpo's 50-point game

Milwaukee takes on the Charlotte Hornets after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 135-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Denver Nuggets 107-99

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks' Portis out at least 2 weeks with sprained MCL, ankle

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis will miss at least the next couple of weeks after spraining his right medial collateral ligament and right ankle in a 150-130 victory over the...

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least two weeks Portis (knee) is expected to miss at least two weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Portis sustained a right MCL sprain during Monday's game against the Pistons and is facing a multi-week absence before being re-evaluated in early February. During Portis' absence, Jordan Nwora, Joe Ingles and Pat Connaughton are candidates to see increased run for Milwaukee.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis suffers sprained MCL against the Pistons, will miss extended period Bobby Portis suffered a Grade 2 sprain of his right medial collateral ligament (MCL) Monday night in Detroit.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Bucks' Portis to miss time with MCL sprain Portis has emerged as a top Sixth Man of the Year candidate this season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealing with sprained MCL Portis (knee) was diagnosed Wednesday with a sprained MCL and is expected to miss time, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact While a firm timetable for Portis' return isn't yet clear, his impending absence is discouraging for the Bucks, who recently got Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton back from injury-related absences of their own. Portis sustained his injury in Monday's win over Detroit and was already ruled out Wednesday against the Nuggets. He's been in the midst of one of the best years of his career, as he averaged 14.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.5 minutes per game over his first 47 appearances of the season.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Wednesday Portis has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Nuggets due to a right knee sprain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis left Monday's contest against the Pistons with what was initially described as right knee soreness, but the injury turned out to be more severe than that, and he's already been ruled out of the team's upcoming game. Portis moved back to the bench against Detroit with the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo and is expected to remain in that role moving forward, meaning his absence will open up second-unit minutes for names such as Jordan Nwora, Joe Ingles and Pat Connaughton.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits without return Portis exited without return during Monday's contest against the Pistons due to right knee soreness, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis had recorded 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 23 minutes before exiting. Milwaukee's next contest comes Wednesday against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Portis will not start in Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Portis will return to the second unit with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) back in action. With Khris Middleton (knee) also available off the bench, Portis will likely be forced to share the ball more than usual and could log a few minutes less than usual. In his last five appearances as a starter, Portis averaged 16.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 31.7 minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers double-double Saturday Portis totaled 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Portis notched a double-double for a third straight game and the eighth time over his last 11 appearances. The veteran forward has been starting with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined of late and has thrived in the role, averaging 16.6 points (on 45.5 percent shooting from the field), 9.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 three-pointers and 1.2 steals per contest over his past five appearances with the top unit.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE