Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 22 points with eight assists
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Rollins contributed 22 points (9-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three turnovers in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 113-109 win over the Pistons.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo exiting Wednesday's game at the three-minute mark with a calf strain, it was the Rollins and Kevin Porter show on offense, with the two guards pacing the Bucks to a win. If Antetokounmpo needs to miss time with the calf injury, it'll be Rollins and Porter shouldering the offensive load in Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Scores 14 points
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Rollins closed with 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 129-126 loss to the Wizards.
Kevin Porter left this game after 31 minutes with back spasms, which is something to watch, but he's likely day-to-day. Rollins has maintained a solid usage rate while sharing the floor next to Porter, and the former's fantasy value appears to be locked in for the foreseeable future.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Sees decrease in volume
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Rollins provided 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and four steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 116-99 win over the Nets.
As expected, Rollins saw a decrease in his shooting volume with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter back in the lineup. Rollins was regularly shooting more than 20 times per game when Antetokounmpo was sidelined with a thigh injury. Still, now that the star forward and Porter are back available, Rollins' shot attempts will likely be more limited. That should limit his scoring numbers considerably, but Rollins remains a valuable fantasy asset as long as he remains a starter for Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Fills stat sheet in loss to Knicks
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Rollins notched 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 118-109 loss to the Knicks.
Rollins experienced a noticeable regression on offense -- both in total points and shooting volume -- but that was expected with the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Rollins continues to be an elite contributor for Milwaukee on both ends of the court. This was his fifth game contributing in each of the five major categories, and the first time he recorded at least two tallies in each one. Despite the return of Antetokounmpo and the decrease in usage rate that comes with it, look for Rollins to remain one of the most attractive fantasy options on the Milwaukee roster.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Struggles vs. Portland
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Rollins registered 10 points (4-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 115-103 loss to Portland.
This was Rollins' worst game since he posted 10 points, three assists, one rebound and two steals against the Lakers on Nov. 15. He's had to take on a lot of extra usage with Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) sidelined, but that doesn't mean Rollins won't have the occassional dud. But on the whole, Rollins is still in the midst of a campaign worthy of Most Improved Player discussion.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Puts up 24 points, fills stat sheet
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Rollins provided 24 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-116 loss to the Pistons.
Rollins was unable to repeat the 32-point performance he delivered in the loss to the 76ers on Thursday, but he rounded out a loaded line while reaching at least 20 points for the fifth time in his last six games. Rollins has also attempted 20 or more shots in his last three games, meaning he should continue to have a sizable role on offense as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) remains sidelined.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Paces Milwaukee in loss
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Rollins recorded 24 points (9-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo going down with a left groin strain in the second quarter, Rollins stepped up and posted a team-high 24 points while leading the Bucks in field-goal attempts. The 23-year-old point guard also led the starting unit in assists and will likely handle more playmaking duties if Antetokounmpo is forced to miss additional time. Rollins continues to shine in a starting role and has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances, averaging 19.8 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.5 minutes per contest during that span.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Fills stat sheet Monday
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Rollins ended Monday's 116-114 win over Dallas with 13 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 33 minutes.
Rollins extended his streak of games with double-digit points to 10 and matched his previous season-high mark in assists with eight. The floor general has been one of the brightest spots for the Bucks outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rollins is averaging a solid line of 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game in his 10 starts this season. Scoring aside, his ability to fill the stat sheet and make his presence felt on both sides of the ball is standing out.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Pops for 19 against Houston
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Rollins supplied 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 loss to the Rockets.
The fourth-year guard continues to shine as the Bucks' starting point guard. Rollins has scored in double digits in all nine of his starts since Kevin Porter (knee) went down, averaging 17.8 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.9 steals as he surges toward a breakout campaign.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Continues to surge Saturday
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Rollins had 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 135-133 loss to Sacramento.
Rollins matched Giannis Antetokounmpo for the team lead in dimes, continuing his recent surge in the absence of Kevin Porter (ankle). Over his last five appearances, Rollins has averaged 20.0 points, 6.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest. The guard is showing early signs of breaking out in his fourth season, and Rollins appears locked into the top spot at the point with Porter out for multiple weeks.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Erupts for career-high 32 points
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Rollins erupted with a career-high 32 points (13-21 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and just one turnover in 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-110 win over the Warriors.
Rollins had the hot hand early for Milwaukee, scoring nine of their first 14 points, and he stuck with that aggressive scoring mentality for the rest of the game with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) watching from the sidelines. He crossed the 30-point mark with a dagger three-pointer with under a minute left in regulation to seal the deal for the Bucks, and he's now had back-to-back, career-high scoring outings. Over the past four, Rollins has been churning out averages of 21.0 points, 5.5 assists, 2.8 triples and 2.5 steals per contest.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Career-best performance in win
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Rollins notched 25 points (8-11 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and four steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 win over the Knicks.
Rollins landed a career-high 25 points, helping guide the Bucks to an impressive victory. An early-season injury to Kevin Porter (ankle) has presented Rollins with the best opportunity of his young career. He has been a revelation to this point, averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 29.8 minutes per game. The eventual return of Porter will complicate things, but for now, make sure Rollins is rostered in all formats.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Exits to locker room Tuesday
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Rollins (lip laceration) exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Rollins was hit in the mouth while contesting a shot. He stayed in the game long enough to knock down his second three-pointer before exiting to the locker room with 10:26 remaining in the opening quarter. If Rollins is unable to return, Cole Anthony will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Chips in 13 points as starter
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Rollins produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 122-116 win over the Raptors.
After coming off the bench Opening Night against the Wizards on Wednesday, Rollins was inserted into the starting lineup to replace the injured Kevin Porter (ankle). Rollins finished as the Bucks' leader in steals and finished fourth on the team in scoring. An early area of concern has been his three-point shooting; after connecting on 40.8 percent of his triples last season, he is 2-for-11 from deep to start this season. Rollins could make a second consecutive start Sunday against the Cavaliers if Porter is not cleared to return.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: To start at point guard
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Rollins will start at point guard Friday against the Raptors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
With Kevin Porter (ankle) sidelined, it's not a big surprise to see the Bucks turn to Rollins. During Wednesday's 133-120 win over the Wizards, Rollins logged 29 minutes and had nine points (2-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals. He's been a popular short-term pickup in fantasy leagues to open the season.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Suffers cut Tuesday
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Rollins (eye) closed with 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one steal and one block in 17 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to the Thunder.
Rollins suffered a cut above his right eye Tuesday that required stitches, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. It doesn't sound like the issue will impact his status going forward. Rollins is ticketed for a reserve role behind Kevin Porter and Cole Anthony in 2025-26.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Chips in 10 points in preseason win
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Rollins registered 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 16 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat.
With all 20 available players logging minutes, Rollins was one of four Milwaukee players to score in double figures during the preseason-opening victory. The 23-year-old point guard underwent offseason surgery on his left shoulder but is now fully healthy ahead of the regular season. The 2022 second-round pick signed a three-year, $12 million deal with Milwaukee in July after flashing potential while Damian Lillard (Achilles) was sidelined to end the 2024-25 regular season. Although Kevin Porter is expected to start with Lillard back in Portland, Rollins will compete with Cole Anthony (face) for playing time off the bench.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Signs three-year deal with Bucks
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Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Rollins will return to Milwaukee on a three-year deal after posting career-high averages of 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 14.6 minutes per game across 56 regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. The 23-year-old pro could be in line for a larger role this coming season with the departure of Damian Lillard (Achilles), which leaves the Bucks with questions in the backcourt.
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Ryan Rollins: Becomes unrestricted free agent
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The Bucks rescinded Rollins' qualifying offer Tuesday, making him an unrestricted free agent, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Rollins was previously a restricted free agent after the Bucks tendered him a qualifying offer Sunday, but he'll now be able to test the open market due to Milwaukee pulling the offer. The Bucks may still be looking to bring Rollins back, as the decision to rescind his qualifying offer may have been primarily for salary-cap management purposes after Milwaukee agreed to contracts Tuesday with Myles Turner and Gary Harris and acquired Vasilije Micic while trading away Pat Connaughton and waiving Damian Lillard (Achilles). After opening last season as a two-way player for Milwaukee, Rollins was upgraded to a standard contract in March and finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals in 14.6 minutes over 56 regular-season games.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Qualifying offer extended
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The Bucks extended a qualifying offer to Rollins on Sunday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Rollins will enter restricted free agency following a career-best year in which he averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 48.7 percent from the field across 14.6 minutes per game in 56 regular-season outings (19 starts). The Bucks are expected to try to retain the 22-year-old guard, who could be in line for an increased role next season with Damian Lillard (Achilles) likely to miss most of the 2025-26 season.
