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Dealing with illness Livingston (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Livingston is dealing with a non-COVID illness, though his poiential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation. The 21-year-old has appeared in only two games for the Bucks this season, and he will likely continue to spend the majority of his time in the G League.
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Probable for Monday Middleton (ankles) is probable for Monday's game against Chicago, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Middleton will likely suit up Monday as the club manages his playing time following his return to game action after he underwent bilateral ankle surgeries in July. The veteran swingman has appeared in six consecutive outings (one start) since making his return, during which he has averaged 10.0 points, 5.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 21.3 minutes per contest.
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Not expected to suit up for Monday Lillard (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lillard is in danger of missing his third consecutive outing while he deals with a right calf strain. In the likely event that the star point guard is sidelined, AJ Green, Gary Trent and Ryan Rollins could all see an uptick in playing time.
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Questionable for Monday vs. Bulls Antetokounmpo (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Antetokounmpo is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game after he was held out of Saturday's win over Washington due to back spasms. If the superstar is sidelined, Bobby Portis will likely draw another start with Taurean Prince seeing an uptick in playing time.
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Solid showing off bench Saturday Trent closed Saturday's 112-101 victory over the Wizards with 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes.
Impact Trent's seven boards established a new season high, and his performance off the bench was encouraging given he had scored in single digits in each of Milwaukee's past three outings. Since the calendar flipped to December, Trent is averaging 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes per game over eight contests. The 25-year-old sharpshooter hasn't been a part of the Bucks' starting lineup since a Nov. 4 loss to the Cavaliers, but he remains an option to make future starts if he can find his rhythm from downtown, as usual starter Taurean Prince moved to the bench for the first time this season Saturday.
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Steps up in first start of season Middleton (ankle) posted 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Saturday's 112-101 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Making his first start of the season, Middleton set new season highs with his 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds, stepping up for the Bucks in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (back). Middleton is still knocking some rust off after missing the first 21 games of the season, but he's now averaging a fairly efficient 10.0 points, 5.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in only 21.3 minutes per contest through six appearances. The 33-year-old veteran forward saw just 24 minutes Saturday, so he still appears to be facing some minutes restrictions following offseason ankle surgeries.
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Does it all in spot start Portis produced 34 points (14-21 FG, 6-9 3Pt), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 112-101 win over the Wizards.
Impact Starting at power forward in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) on Saturday, Portis flirted with his first career triple-double, led all scorers with a season-high 34 points, and also set new season highs with his eight dimes, six threes and three steals. Portis has now made three appearances this season with Antetokounmpo unavailable for the Bucks, averaging a strong 22.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes per game during these instances. If Antetokounmpo remains inactive for Monday's game against the Bulls, fantasy managers can expect Portis to take on an expanded role and offer additional upside in this case.
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Starting Saturday Rollins is part of the first unit for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Rollins had been out of the rotation for multiple games before logging 12 minutes in Friday's loss, and he'll now be part of the starting lineup. He replaces AJ Green in the first five and will handle point guard duties due to Damian Lillard's (calf) absence. In Rollins' only start this season, he logged 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and five steals across 22 minutes.
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Not starting Saturday Green is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Impact The Bucks are tweaking their starting unit considerably for this matchup, and Green will move back to the bench as a result. Ryan Rollins and Andre Jackson will start in the backcourt for a Milwaukee team without Damian Lillard (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) for this game.
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Coming off bench Prince won't start in Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Prince is absent from the starting five for the first time this season, yielding to Khris Middleton at the small forward slot. It's unclear if Middleton is ready to reclaim his full-time starting role or if the Bucks are looking for a splash of offense Saturday with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined. Still, expect Prince to be heavily involved against Washington.
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Starting Saturday Portis is part of the first unit for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Portis steps into the first unit in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) on Saturday. In Portis' only start this season, he logged 21 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks across 39 minutes.
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Making first start of 24-25 Middleton is part of the first unit for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Middleton came off the bench and played between 19 and 23 minutes in his first five games of the season. However, he'll enter the starting five Saturday. It's unclear Middleton will remain in the starting lineup going forward or if his starting status comes as a result of the absences of Damian Lillard (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (back).
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Ruled out Antetokounmpo (back) won't play in Saturday's game against Washington.
Impact Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday's contest due to back spasms, opening the door for Bobby Portis, Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince to see extended action. Antetokounmpo played 30 minutes in Friday's 23-point loss to the Cavaliers and the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious. His next chance to play will come Monday at Chicago.
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Trending toward sitting Antetokounmpo (back) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against the Wizards, Justin Garcia of Bucks Radio reports.
Impact Antetokounmpo was initially listed as questionable due to back spasms, but he's now considered doubtful to face Washington. With Damian Lillard (calf) already ruled out, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez should shoulder the offensive load. In addition, Andre Jackson, Taurean Prince and Marjon Beauchamp could see more minutes if Antetokounmpo sits.
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Cleared to play Saturday Middleton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Middleton will be available Saturday, meaning he'll suit for the two games of a back-to-back set for the first time this season. The veteran is trending in the right direction and could experience an uptick in usage since Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is unlikely to suit up while Damian Lillard (calf) is out.
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Expected to play Saturday Middleton (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Middleton is expected to play in the second leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back Saturday. This is a significant indication that the veteran forward is nearing full health after missing the first 21 games of the season while recovering from bilateral ankle surgeries. However, fantasy managers should still anticipate Middleton to play around 20 minutes against Washington.
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