MILWAUKEE BUCKS NEWS

Wesley Matthews - Available Friday Matthews (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Matthews sustained a left knee contusion in Saturday's win over the Kings but will be back in action following a one-game absence. He's averaged 4.0 points in 19.0 minutes per contest across his last four appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Opposing coaches rave about him. Opponents, teammates, scouts and executives. Those are the opinions that matter to Bucks guard Jrue Holiday.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

3 Best Prop Bets for Knicks vs Bucks NBA Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Friday's NBA schedule has 11 games, including an exciting clash between the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks are a 8.5-point r...

JANUARY 28, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Grayson Allen - Not listed on injury report Allen (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's contest against the Knicks.

Impact Allen was sidelined for one contest with a hip injury before serving a one-game suspension for his flagrant-2 foul on Alex Caruso. However, it appears he will be back in the Bucks' starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 21. In his first season with Milwaukee, he's averaging 11.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 28.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why is Knicks vs. Bucks the late game in ESPN's doubleheader tonight? The defending champion Bucks look to get back on track when they host the Knicks. The game is set to tip-off at 10:00 p.m. ET.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into matchup with New York Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup with New York averaging 28.6 points per game.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into matchup with New York Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup with New York averaging 28.6 points per game.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Love scores 25, Cavs make 19 3s and stun champion Bucks Kevin Love scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 19 3-pointers in a 115-99 win over the defending NBA champ...

JANUARY 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rodney Hood - Unlikely to play Friday Hood (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for the Bucks' contest against the Knicks on Friday.

Impact Hood has been dealing with a lingering Achilles injury that he suffered in December. If Hood is unable to play, expect Wesley Matthews (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo to see an increase in minutes against the Knicks. Hood could return to the rotation as soon as Sunday against the Nuggets if he is unable to play against the Knicks.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Matthews - Probable for Friday Matthews (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the Knicks.

Impact Matthews was forced to exit the Bucks' contest against the Kings early as he suffered a left knee contusion. The 35-year-old missed Milwaukee's most recent game against the Cavaliers as well. Expect Jordan Nwora and Donte DiVincenzo to see increased minutes Friday if Matthews faces any setbacks.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most all-star selections as a Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play in his sixth NBA All-Star Game after being voted as a starter by fans, media and coaches.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

NBA odds: Championship futures for every team after Anthony Davis' return

With Anthony Davis returning from an injury, the Lakers hope to shorten their title odds. Let's take a look at the futures for every team.

JANUARY 27, 2022

Bobby Portis - Impressive despite loss Portis logged 22 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Portis entered Wednesday in a 7-for-24 slump across two games prior. This can also be extrapolated to a poor 7-for-26 showing from beyond the arc over his past six games. Nonetheless, he's still connecting on 41.4 percent of his 4.5 attempts per game. For the season, Portis is averaging 15.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, with a fringe top-50 player efficiency rating of 18.39

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Outdone by Cleveland Antetokounmpo racked up 26 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 11-12 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to Cleveland. He also ha...

Impact Antetokounmpo missed Saturday's contest due to lingering knee soreness, but he returned to a sizable workload Wednesday. That being said, his 13 field-goal attempts marked his first time attempting less than 17 since mid-December. Nonetheless, the proficiency he displayed in getting to the free throw line Wednesday should give managers plenty of confidence for his health moving forward.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donte DiVincenzo - Sees heavy usage in loss DiVincenzo logged nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 loss to the Cavaliers. He also had four turnov...

Impact DiVincenzo logged a season-high 28 minutes but failed to positively channel his newfound time into more production. Veteran backup point guard George Hill notwithstanding, DiVincenzo was the only Buck to see meaningful run off the bench. He takes on a healthy sixth-man role anytime Pat Connaughton slides into the starting lineup.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into matchup with New York

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup with New York averaging 28.6 points per game

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bombs away! Cleveland Cavaliers make 19 3-pointers in rout of Milwaukee Bucks Kevin Love scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 115-99 Wednesda...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Love scores 25, Cavs make 19 3s and stun champion Bucks

Kevin Love scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 19 3-pointers in a 115-99 win over the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

George Hill - Coming off bench Hill will come off the bench Wednesday against the Cavaliers.

Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) returning to the lineup, Hill will resume his usual role off the bench. As a reserve, he's averaging 5.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 23.6 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Good to go Wednesday Antetokounmpo (knee) will play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Antetokounmpo returns following a one-game absence due to right knee soreness. This month, he's averaging 31.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 33.7 minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NBA MVP Odds: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid Close Gap on Stephen Curry at FanDuel Sportsbook Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid have closed the gap on Stephen Curry in the NBA MVP odds race.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Is Grayson Allen a dirty player? NBA insiders weigh in

Ric Bucher examines Grayson Allen's reputation as a dirty player, Donovan Mitchell's tenuous status in Utah and more.

JANUARY 26, 2022

Bucks vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for January 26 NBA action on Wednesday includes the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers. All the info you need is below, in order to make a s...

JANUARY 26, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Lindell Wigginton - Placed in protocols Wigginton has entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is listed as out for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

Impact One of Milwaukee's two two-way players, Wigginton hasn't been included in the rotation since signing with the Bucks earlier this month. Since logging five minutes in his NBA debut Jan. 13 in a blowout win over the Warriors, Wigginton hasn't played in any of the Bucks' last five games.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE