MILWAUKEE BUCKS NEWS

Ryan Rollins - Starting Monday vs. OKC Rollins is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Thunder on Monday.

Impact Rollins will make his sixth start of the 2024-25 campaign Monday as the short-handed Bucks are without Damian Lillard (groin), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Khris Middleton (ankkles), Brook Lopez (back) and Bobby Portis (personal). Over his first five starts, Rollins has averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 steals over 24.1 minutes per game.

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Chris Livingston - Starting sans Lopez Livingston will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact The 21-year-old out of Kentucky will receive his first career start with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Brook Lopez (back) and Bobby Portis (personal) all on the shelf. Livingston has seen the majority of his playing time in the G League, and he has averaged 0.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 2.9 minutes per game over 10 regular-season appearances with the Bucks.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Green - Joins starting lineup Monday Green is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Most of Milwaukee's starting lineup is out of action Monday, leading to several changes to its first unit. Over four games as a starter this season, Green has averaged 6.0 points, 2.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.0 threes in 24.0 minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Portis - Not playing Monday Portis (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Impact Portis will miss his sixth straight game while attending to a personal matter. The short-handed Bucks will be without Portis, Brook Lopez (back), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin) and Khris Middleton (ankles) in the second game of a back-to-back set Monday. That opens the door for Gary Trent, Andre Jackson, Pat Connaughton, AJ Green and Taurean Prince to all take on increased roles against Oklahoma City.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brook Lopez - Out against Thunder Lopez (back) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.

Impact Lopez will join the rest of Milwaukee's starters on the sidelines Monday on the second leg of the team's back-to-back. Since Bobby Portis (personal) also remains out against Oklahoma City, the Bucks appear likely to be forced into handing big minutes to the likes of Taurean Prince, Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Damian Lillard - Will not play Monday Lillard (groin) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

Impact The Bucks will be very shorthanded against the Thunder, as Lillard joins Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (rest) on the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Lillard on the shelf, the Bucks could turn to several players to soak up some minutes and that includes Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Gary Trent and Delon Wright.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Is Khris Middleton Playing vs Thunder? Bucks Release Full Injury Report The Milwaukee Bucks will have their hands full as they prepare to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. More Bucks: Bucks' Gian...

FEBRUARY 3 • SI.COM

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out for game vs. Thunder Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night’s showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee inju...

FEBRUARY 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out for game vs. Thunder Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night’s showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee inju...

FEBRUARY 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bucks Announce Unfortunate Giannis Antetokounmpo News Amid Warriors Rumor Bucks lose Giannis Antetokounmpo.

FEBRUARY 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions The Milwaukee Bucks (26-21) face the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-9) Monday. Tip-off from Paycom Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analy...

FEBRUARY 3 • STATESMAN.COM

Bucks won't have Antetokounmpo, Lillard or Middleton available for Monday's game at Oklahoma City

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton won’t be available for Milwaukee against Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City on Monday night, the Bucks’ second game...

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damian Lillard - Questionable for Monday Lillard is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder with left groin soreness.

Impact For the second leg of this back-to-back set, the Bucks could be very shorthanded -- Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (rest) have been ruled out, Bobby Portis (personal) is doubtful and Brook Lopez (back) is carrying a questionable tag. If Lillard ends up sitting, Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Gary Trent and Delon Wright would be candidates to soak up additional minutes.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brook Lopez - Added to Monday's injury report Lopez is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to back soreness.

Impact Lopez and Damian Lillard (groin) were added later to the Bucks' injury report, which initially dropped with Khris Middleton (ankles) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) being ruled out and Bobby Portis (personal) being doubtful. It looks as though all of Milwaukee's key players could be sidelined Monday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Portis - Doubtful Monday Portis (personal) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Thunder, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Portis is likely to be sidelined, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (ankles) have been ruled out. The shorthanded Bucks will need increased contributions across the board, including potentially increased minutes from players like Gary Trent, Andre Jackson, Pat Connaughton, MarJon Beauchamp and others.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Khris Middleton - Out Monday for injury management Middleton is out for Monday's game against the Thunder due to bilateral ankle injury management, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Bucks will be pretty shorthanded, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is also out, while Bobby Portis (personal) is doubtful. Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez will need to handle increased high-level offensive responsibilities, while players such as Andre Jackson, Gary Trent, AJ Green and Pat Connaughton could see extra minutes.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Won't play Monday Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play Monday against the Thunder.

Impact After producing 30 points (14-21 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-6 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to Memphis, Antetokounmpo will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set as he manages soreness in his right knee. Khris Middleton will be rested Monday as well, and Bobby Portis (personal) remains doubtful.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Luka Doncic Trade, Hopes Nikola Jokic Goes to NY Next Giannis had a very serious and very funny reaction to the Luka Doncic trade.

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gary Trent Jr. - Held without a point Trent registered zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Trent was playing through some hip soreness Sunday, so that could explain his poor performance. He was doing well prior to this setback, averaging 12.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 27.8 minutes per game in his previous five outings.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Taurean Prince - Scores 13 points Prince closed Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Grizzlies with 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Prince has scored 13 points in back-to-back games, as he continues to produce low-end fantasy appeal in Milwaukee's starting lineup. Over his last 10 games, Prince has been a top-150 producer in nine-category formats with averages of 8.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 26.5 minutes.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Green - Plays well in loss Green ended with 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 132-119 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Green needed a performance like this one, as he was ice cold in his previous three outings -- he scored a combined eight points in that stretch. It will be tough for Green to consistently churn out fantasy production when the Bucks are healthy, so he's mostly just a three-point specialist for the time being.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

The NBA trade deadline is approaching and Antetokounmpo says no player is exempt from the chaos

The list of NBA players who might get traded before the 3 p.m. Eastern deadline on Thursday is a long one, according to Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Knicks, Nikola Jokic Joke After Luka Doncic Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo recently cracked a Nikola Jokic trade joke after Luka Doncic was dealt to the Lakers.

FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM