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Plays only three minutes Jackson logged zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Jackson returned to the rotation Feb. 8 against Minnesota, playing 18 minutes during a blowout loss. The Bucks lost Khris Middleton to an ankle injury during that contest, and despite the veteran missing the final five games before the All-Star break, Jackson hasn't been able to reclaim a legitimate role. Danilo Gallinari's presence may force Jackson completely out of the second unit, especially if Middleton returns to full strength soon.

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Meager output continues Crowder notched four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact After a 21-point outburst against Minnesota on Feb. 8, Crowder has totaled just 13 points over Milwaukee's last four games. If Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out following the All-Star break, Crowder figures to remain in the starting lineup -- he's started five straight and six of the last seven -- but the veteran isn't producing enough to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues despite being a key part of the Bucks' rotation. Danilo Gallinari's presence could also eat into Crowder's rotation.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in loss Beasley racked up nine points (3-10 FG, 3-10 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Memphis.

Impact Beasley's shooting night would've looked worse had it not been for two makes in the final minute as Milwaukee attempted a furious comeback. After a poor stretch to end January, the sharpshooter has made at least a trio of three-pointers in seven of his first eight appearances in February. During that stretch, he's averaged 13.1 points (42.1 percent from deep), 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.5 minutes per game. Beasley, along with teammate Damian Lillard, will participate in the 3-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend.

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Goes for 24 before All-Star break Lillard ended with 24 points (7-21 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to Memphis.

Impact Lillard had a rough time shooting the rock and was particularly woeful from three-point range, though he attempted enough field goals to deliver a decent stat line across the board. Lillard has adjusted well to being Milwuakee's second-best offensive alternative after spending most of his career as the alpha dog with the Trail Blazers. While his numbers have experienced a slight decrease, it hasn't been a massive issue from a fantasy perspective. He's averaging 24.6 points, 6.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game across 51 appearances in 2023-24.

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Poor shooting display Thursday Lopez chipped in 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Lopez often has a soft touch around the rim and can make it rain from three-point range, but neither was the case Thursday, as he needed 14 shots to score 14 points while struggling badly from three-point range. The veteran big man still salvaged his fantasy stat line due to his solid contributions in peripheral stats, including his 15th game with four or more blocks in the current campaign. Lopez enters the All-Star break with averages of 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.0 assists per game since the beginning of January.

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Double-double in shocking loss Antetokounmpo posted 35 points (15-17 FG, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and 12 assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Antetokounmpo registered his 16th game with at least 35 points this season, but his efforts and efficiency were not enough to lift Milwaukee to victory in the team's final game before the All-Star break. Despite the fact the Bucks have had a fair share of subpar performances in recent weeks, Antetokounmpo remains an elite fantasy alternative and a player capable of dominating on both ends of the court every time he steps on the court. He enters the All-Star break with averages of 30.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Memphis Lillard (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday night against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lillard was once again added to the injury report as probable with an ankle injury, but as expected, he's been given the green light to take the court. He'll have a good chance to get back on track against a depleted Memphis roster after hitting only 37.9 percent of his tries (11-for-29) from the field over his last two appearances.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Thursday Antetokounmpo (knee) will be available to play Thursday against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Antetokounmpo will gut it out and get out there for Thursday's game, but don't be surprised if he takes an early seat on the bench if the game turns into a blowout. He's safe to activate in season-long settings but is a semi-risky target in daily fantasy leagues due to the blowout potential in Memphis.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Milwaukee Gallinari agreed to sign a contract with the Bucks on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gallinari was waived by the Pistons last week and was considering offers from multiple contenders before ultimately deciding to sign a contract with the Bucks. He'll reunite with his former head coach, Doc Rivers, and should have an opportunity to carve out a decent role with his new team following the All-Star break. Gallinari made 32 appearances between the Wizards and Pistons earlier this year and averaged 7.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.

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Downgraded to questionable Antetokounmpo (knee) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's game in Memphis.

Impact Antetokounmpo was listed as "probable" on the initial injury report, so the downgrade to questionable suggests he didn't feel quite right at shootaround. Giannis will essentially be a game-time call for this one, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him sit out Milwaukee's final game heading into the break against a 19-36 squad. If he does hit the sidelines, Bobby Portis could get a spot-start and Damian Lillard would see a sizeable uptick in usage.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Expected to play Thursday Lillard (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Lillard continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury but is expected to suit up for his fourth straight contest. The star guard is struggling with his outside shot as of late, converting just 31.6 percent of his 7.6 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.

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Won't play Wednesday Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.

Impact Middleton has been dealing with a left ankle sprain for just over a week, and he'll remain sidelined through the All-Star break. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available when the Bucks return to action against Minnesota on Feb. 23, but Jae Crowder could continue to see increased run Wednesday.

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Probable for Thursday Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Giannis has been playing through the knee issue for most of February, but it hasn't impacted his play, nor has he missed a game. Managers can plan on having him available for Thursday's game and can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot Tuesday Lillard logged 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-97 loss to Miami.

Impact Lillard tied for second on Milwaukee in scoring, but he had a tough time shooting the ball, going just 2-for-7 from three-point range and 3-of-7 from inside the arc. The star point guard did manage to convert from deep for the 50th straight game to begin the campaign, though on a per-game basis his 2.9 triples per contest is on pace for his lowest mark since 2016-17. Lillard's overall output has dropped a bit now that he's playing alongside another dominant star in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Lillard is still putting up healthy fantasy numbers with 24.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.

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Teases triple-double in loss Antetokounmpo totaled 23 points (11-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-97 loss to Miami.

Impact Antetokounmpo put up his usual standout stat line, but he got little help from his teammates, as no other Buck scored more than 16 points, grabbed more than six boards or dished more than five assists. Of course, fantasy managers who roster Antetokounmpo aren't likely to be concerned about the play of other Milwaukee players as long as the All-Star forward continues to thrive. He's been doing so all season and has posted a double-double in 19 of 22 contests since the turn of the new year, averaging 30.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, 7.4 dimes, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks over that span.

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Bucks take a step back on offense and defense in blowout loss to Heat While Milwaukee progressed under Doc Rivers, Miami torched the Bucks' defense on Tuesday. And the offense wasn't much better either.

FEBRUARY 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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FEBRUARY 14 • SACBEE.COM

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Will play Tuesday Lopez (back) will play Tuesday versus Miami.

Impact Damian Lillard (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play through their probable tags, while Lopez will shed a questionable tag to suit up for this contest. Lopez played 29 minutes Monday versus Denver, producing nine points, five rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three triples in 29 minutes.

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