Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis didn't have his best showing of the postseason during the loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds. He also added one steal and one block, although he logged just 22 minutes of work. Nonetheless, the 27-year-old filled in admirably for Brook Lopez during the regular season while the veteran was out due to back surgery, averaging 14.6 points and 9.1 rebounds throughout 72 appearances, with 59 of them as a starter. His future in Milwaukee is up the air, but he should continue to be a vital piece for any club in 2022-23, regardless of his role.

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Grayson Allen has been elevated to the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 3 matchup vs. Boston. The start will mark the first in Allen's playoff career, after having been a part of the starting five for 61 of his 66 appearances during the regular season. Portis has combined for 28 points and 19 rebounds across the first two games of the series, but he will figure to have an elevated offensive role among the second unit. Allen attempted just four shots (and one triple) in 28 minutes during Game 2, although he will likely be asked to be much more aggressive in order to stretch the Celtics' defense over the remainder of the series.

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (eye) wasn't able to be much of a factor during Wednesday's playoff contest against the Chicago Bulls. Portis took an elbow to the eye from Tristan Thompson. His eye was visibly red and he exited the game and didn't return after playing only six minutes. The organization indicated after the contest that Portis should be fine going forward. His absence boosted the playing time of veteran Brook Lopez. He finished with 25 minutes in 33 minutes, but should have less of a role, assuming Portis suits up for Game 3.

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls. He is dealing with a left calf contusion, but was able to play 23 minutes during their last contest. The assumption is that Portis will be able to backup veteran big man Brook Lopez. Portis could be a possible cheap DFS option for Wednesday's slate, but fantasy managers need to check on his status before the game.

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (shoulder) and Brook Lopez (rest) are listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Most of the other main starters are unlikely to play as well. It sounds like the Bucks are ready for the postseason and will rest their starters. Serge Ibaka appears to be the last big man standing, so he should see plenty of minutes in this contest. Fantasy managers should consider him a possible streaming option, assuming a majority of the Bucks starters sit.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis isn't listed on the injury report ahead of the Christmas Day matchup versus Boston. Portis was one of many in health and safety protocols, a designation that cost him his previous four games. Nonetheless, the veteran should be thrust right back into the starting lineup, and with that, Jordan Nwora and DeMarcus Cousins may see a decline in fantasy effectiveness as a result.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis has entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will likely be out for a 10-day period. Portis joins teammate Giannis Antetokounmpoon the shelf for likely the next week. DeMarcus Cousins is one of the remaining centers for Milwaukee and is likely to see starter's minutes moving forward, unless the team signs a player off the street to help out.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis recorded a second consecutive game with 16 rebounds on Monday, adding 10 points to collect his third double-double in a row in a 112-104 win over Cleveland. He shot 4-for-12 from the field and 2-for-7 from outside, while delivering three assists with one turnover and blocking one shot. Portis has solidified himself as a starter this season and it's allowed him to average 15 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. He could end up with a few more nice double-doubles this week, as Milwaukee faces a Bam Adebayo-less Miami next and then travels to Houston for a meeting with the Rockets, who can't guard the paint and give up a lot of rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis recorded his second consecutive double-double on Saturday, finishing a 117-108 win over the Magic with a season-high 24 points and 15 rebounds. He also blocked one shot while showing off some incredible three-point shooting with a 6-for-7 effort. Portis finished 8-for-11 overall from the field and made both of his free throws. The 26-year-old made his seventh start of the campaign and is now averaging 16.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals as a starter this season. Brook Lopez (back) has featured just once in 2021-22, which has helped Portis' cause. The big guy isn't far off from returning but it looks like it will still take some time, so Portis remains an attractive fantasy piece in all formats.

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis (hamstring) will make his season debut in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Portis has been sidelined over the first week of the year due to a left hamstring strain. The team has also been without Brook Lopez (back) over the past few games and Lopez will remain out for Wednesday's game. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been starting at center for the team and that may remain the same for Wednesday's game, but Portis will help give the team more options at center. Expect Portis to be on limited minutes for his first game of the year.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) and power forward Bobby Portis (hamstring) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This will be the second game Holiday has missed this year. He is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Portis, meanwhile, has yet to make his season debut. The team will also be without Brook Lopez (back) in the game, so they'll be significantly shorthanded. George Hill will likely start at point guard and Giannis Antetokounmpo figures to serve as the team's primary center throughout the game.

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis (hamstring) has been sidelined to begin the season, but could see his first regular season action on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. The return of Portis would give the Bucks some much-needed depth up front. Brook Lopez (back) won't suit up, so the Bucks have been playing Giannis Antetokounmpo at the center spot more often. Portis could have some streaming or DFS appeal, assuming he does play. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off for more information.

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis (hamstring) has yet to make his season debut as he's been sidelined with a left hamstring strain. However, he is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers, so it appears as if he'll make his 2021-22 debut in the game. Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) has been ruled out for the game, so there's a chance that Portis could draw a start, though it may be more likely that the team opts to ease him back in through a bench role. Portis averaged 11.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.1 threes per game over about 21 minutes per game last year. He also shot a career-high 52.3% from the field in 2020-21.

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis (hamstring) and power forward Semi Ojeleye (calf) have been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Antonio. The duo have yet to appear during the regular season for Milwaukee, as Jordan Nwora has been the primary beneficiary of added playing time. The absences of Porter and Ojeleye are particularly problematic when coupled with Brook Lopez (back) sidelined as well, which opens the door for Sandro Mamukelashvili. Portis holds more season-long fantasy relevance of the duo, but the next shot that either will have to return to action comes Monday vs. the Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Bobby Portis (hamstring) and power forward Semi Ojeleye (calf) have been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Heat. The duo missed Tuesday's season opener, which allowed Pat Connaughton to log 30 minutes off the bench and Jordan Nwora to get 26 -- both figure to see similar usage Thursday without two key frontcourt cogs in the mix. When healthy, Portis is a borderline season-long fantasy asset due to his volume and newfound efficiency; he shot a career-high 52.3 percent from the field last season, adding 7.1 boards per contest. The next chance that Portis or Ojeleye will have to take the court comes Saturday vs. the Spurs.

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis declined his $3.8 million player option on Saturday, making him an unrestricted free agent. The 26-year-old was invaluable while filling in for Giannis Antetokounmpo during his bouts of injury throughout the season and was also instrumental in helping the team capture the NBA Championship. He averaged 8.8 points and 5.8 rebounds during the postseason, and if given a more substantial role, his fantasy value will undoubtedly increase moving ahead.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had top scorer Trae Young back in their starting lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night, when Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out again. Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, missed his second straight game in the series, which the Bucks were leading 3-2. Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 after landing awkwardly trying to contest a dunk by Clint Capela. Bobby Portis got his second straight playoff start after scoring 22 points and grabbing eight rebounds in Milwaukee's 123-112 victory Thursday night. Young was cleared about an hour before the game after being listed as questionable on the NBA's Saturday injury report. Coach Nate McMillan said Young would be a game-time decision. Young missed the two previous games with a bone bruise in his right foot after inadvertently stepping on an official's foot and twisting his ankle in Game 3. The Hawks proclaimed Young's return by announcing “He's back” on the team's... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 6 Saturday of the Eastern Conference final against the Atlanta Hawks. The two-time MVP will miss his second straight game in the series, which the Bucks were leading 3-2. Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 after landing awkwardly trying to contest a dunk by Clint Capela. Bobby Portis was expected to get his second straight playoff start after scoring 22 points and grabbing eight rebounds in Milwaukee's 123-112 victory Thursday night. Atlanta's best player, point guard Trae Young, was still listed as questionable on the NBA's Saturday injury report and likely to be a game-time decision. He missed the two previous games with a bone bruise in his right foot after inadvertently stepping on an official's foot and twisting his ankle in Game 3. Veteran sixth man Lou Williams started the last two games for the Hawks. Milwaukee can clinch its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1974 with one more victory over the Hawks, who haven't reach the championship round since moving to Atlanta in 1968. The East winner will face the Phoenix Suns in the finals. ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis says he turned down more lucrative offers to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason because he wanted to play for a winner and experience a deep playoff run. The reassurance that he made the right decision came every time a frenzied Fiserv Forum crowd chanted his name Thursday night. Through the first five seasons of his career, Portis appeared in only one playoff series. Now he's a win away from the NBA Finals. “Coming here was one of the best decisions for my career,” Portis said. Portis took injured two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo’s spot in the starting lineup and scored 22 points in a 123-112 Game 5 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. That gave Milwaukee a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. With every big play Portis made, the chants of “Bobby! Bobby!” grew louder. Portis had a simple explanation for why he’s become such a fan favorite his first year in Milwaukee. “It’s a blue-collar city,” Portis said, “and I’m a blue-collar player.” This... [More]

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. The Milwaukee Bucks had said Wednesday the two-time MVP was doubtful after an MRI revealed he hyperextended his left knee during Game 4 against Atlanta. A revised injury report Thursday listed him as unable to play. Antetokounmpo hurt his knee while trying to block a dunk attempt by Clint Capela in the third quarter of the Hawks’ 110-88 victory. He landed awkwardly, clutched his knee in obvious pain and remained down for several minutes before walking slowly to the locker room. The Bucks and Hawks are tied at two games apiece. Antetokounmpo has been averaging 28.2 points, 12.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists in the postseason. Bobby Portis is replacing Antetokounmpo in the starting lineup Thursday. “It’s not something where you ... need to consciously think, ‘I need to do more,’ “ Bucks guard Pat Connaughton said after Thursday’s shootaround about the prospect of playing without Antetokounmpo.... [More]