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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Unlikely to play Wednesday
Middleton (ankle) is not expected to play in Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Though Middleton didn't make a single preseason appearance after undergoing surgeries on both of his ankles over the summer, he had expressed optimism that he would be ready to go for the season opener. However, the Bucks look set to err on the side of caution for at least one game, and considering he hasn't been cleared for 5-on-5 scrimmaging with contact, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed additional contests. In Middleton's expected absence Wednesday, Taurean Prince is a candidate to fill in with the starters.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Iffy for Opening Night
Coach Doc Rivers said Middleton (ankle) just did skill development at Saturday's practice and would likely need to go through 5-on-5 work to be cleared for Milwaukee's regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton continues to work his way back from injuries in both ankles and was forced to miss the entire preseason. While there is optimism that the 33-year-old forward will be good to go for Opening Night, he will likely have to go through a full practice first.
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Bucks' Liam Robbins: Signs two-way deal
The Bucks signed Robbins to a two-way contract Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Robbins was competing with Anzejs Pasecniks for the final depth center position on the Bucks' roster and ultimately won. The big man spent last season with the Birmingham Squadron in the G League, but he will now start the 2024-25 campaign on the Bucks' roster. He will be available to provide depth in Milwaukee's frontcourt if needed.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Grabs 10 rebounds in big loss
Smith posted seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and 10 rebounds across 17 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
The 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had some notable moments and looked active on the glass, pacing the team in that category. Don't expect him to carve a regular rotation role once the 2024-25 regular season rolls around, though, and it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the season in the G League instead of being part of the NBA roster.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Scores five points
Prince posted five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 23 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
Prince was one of the few rotation regulars suited up for this preseason finale, but given that the Bucks played several rookie and future G Leaguers in this contest, Prince's stats for this game won't count for much. The veteran will be a bench option for the Bucks once the 2024-25 season begins, providing depth at both forward spots and some much-needed outside shooting in the second unit.
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Bucks' Gary Trent: Scores 12 points Thursday
Trent posted 12 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
Trent was the only regular starter who suited up for the Bucks in this game. While he led the team in scoring, Milwaukee's overall performance was subpar -- though that can be expected, especially when seeing the lineup the coaching staff decided to start. Trent will open the 2024-25 season as the Bucks' starting shooting guard and provide another much-needed three-point threat alongside Damian Lillard.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't play in preseason finale
Portis (rest) is inactive for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis has been one of the best players in the preseason throughout the league, and he's getting the night off in the final tune-up before the start of the regular season next Wednesday. Portis will open the 2024-25 regular season as the Bucks' primary frontcourt backup.
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Bucks' Liam Robbins: Enters starting five
Robbins is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
Robbins will get a look at the starting center spot as Milwaukee will rest a handful of the regular starters, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez and Damian Lillard.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Not starting Thursday
Lopez (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
The Bucks have decided to rest most of their key contributors for this preseason finale, so Lopez isn't expected to see action. However, he should be fully available for the regular-season opener against the 76ers next Wednesday.
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Bucks' AJ Johnson: Draws chance to start
Johnson is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
Johnson will get an opportunity to enter the starting lineup Thursday as the Bucks are sitting the majority of the usual starters. Johnson is starting alongside Gary Trent, Taurean Prince, Tyler Smith and Liam Robbins.
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Bucks' Tyler Smith: Gets starting nod Thursday
Smith is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.
The Bucks are resting most of their regulars for the preseason finale, so Smith will get the chance to impress the coaching staff. Smith was the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Won't feature Thursday
Lillard (rest) is out of Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Head coach Doc Rivers is being overly cautious with his star players, and he won't play either Lillard or Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) in the preseason finale. However, the star guard should be ready to go for the regular-season opener against the 76ers on Oct. 23.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Not playing Thursday
Antetokounmpo (rest) is out of Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
It's unclear how many Bucks starters will be sitting out Thursday's preseason finale, but head coach Doc Rivers doesn't want to risk his best player. Antetokounmpo should be ready to go for the season opener against the 76ers on Oct. 23.
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Bucks' Justise Winslow: Inks deal with Milwaukee
The Bucks signed Winslow to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Winslow last played in the NBA when he made 29 regular-season appearances, including 11 starts, for the Trail Blazers. However, Winslow will likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Wisconsin Herd of the G League.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Thursday
Middleton (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton didn't practice Wednesday and continues to rehab from injuries to both ankles. It was previously reported that Middleton was hoping to appear in at least one preseason game, so this certainly throws some more doubt on his availability for Opening Night against the 76ers on Oct. 23.
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Bucks' Henry Ellenson: Joins Milwaukee
Ellenson agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Bucks on Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Ellenson spent some time overseas after four seasons in the NBA. The No. 16 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ellenson has 83 career NBA games under his belt with averages of 4.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. He's likely to end up with the Herd in the G League.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
119.0 (4th) |
116.4 (21st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| G. Antetokounmpo PF Giannis Antetokounmpo PF | Rest |
| D. Lillard PG Damian Lillard PG | Rest |
| K. Middleton SF Khris Middleton SF | Ankle |
| B. Portis PF Bobby Portis PF | Rest |
| B. Lopez C Brook Lopez C | Rest |
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