Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) appears to be close to making his season debut. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Middleton has been medically cleared to play and is currently in the middle of a ramp-up process. Middleton had surgery on both ankles in the offseason. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, he has returned to three-on-three work in practice. Middleton's return would be a major boost for a team that has struggled out of the gate, going 6-9. However, it remains to be seen how quickly Middleton can make an impact in fantasy hoops. The former All-Star averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists last season.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Ryan Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 22-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Before getting hurt, Rollins had battled out a rotation spot for himself and logged 22 minutes in his last appearance. His absence has given Delon Wright a regular role. He's been limited to 3.8 points in the past four games but has done a good job as a playmaker, dishing out 4.5 assists. Wright, who's known as a defensive specialist, has also averaged 2.3 steals over the four-game stretch.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls as he continues to manage right patella tendinopathy. The former MVP is expected to play through the injury, but if he is ruled out, Bobby Portis would likely step into the starting lineup. Fantasy managers will be eager to see Antetokounmpo suit up, given his dominant season averages of 31.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game. Earlier this season against Chicago, he delivered a stellar performance with 38 points and 11 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (concussion) has been cleared to suit up for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. Lillard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games while in the league's concussion protocol. His return will push Delon Wright back to the bench where he won't have ideal streaming value. The expectation is that Lillard will see his full workload during his first game back. Fantasy managers should feel safe about getting Lillard back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off. Lillard is averaging 26 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 35 minutes per game. He has been one of the best guards in the league this season.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Monday's game versus the Houston Rockets. It's not uncommon to see the 29-year-old on the injury report. But he was listed as probable, so there wasn't much concern amongst fantasy managers regarding his availability. Despite Milwaukee's struggles, Antetokounmpo has had an MVP-caliber year, averaging 32.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. Although he's shot just 20.0% from deep and 60.5% from the line, he's a must-start in any fantasy format, obviously.