Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will play on Sunday against the Knicks. He didn't suit up for Milwaukee's previous contest against the Toronto Raptors due to his nagging hamstring issue. But the Bucks need every win they can get to keep a grasp on the No. 2 spot in the Eastern conference, so the multi-time MVP will be on the floor for a pivotal matchup with New York. Antetokounmpo's return will likely send Jae Crowder back to the bench, nearly eliminating all of his DFS upside. But as far as Antetokounmpo is concerned, he's averaged nearly a triple-double versus the Knicks this season, so he's worth rostering in all DFS contests.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Patrick Beverley (wrist) will miss a second consecutive contest on Friday against Toronto. The team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Pat Connaughton started in Beverley's place on Wednesday against Memphis, but Damian Lillard (groin) is back in the lineup on Friday, meaning Connaughton will only have minimal fantasy value. Beverley's next chance to return comes on Sunday versus the Knicks.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will miss Friday's contest against Toronto. The former MVP has battled through a hamstring issue lately but will take the night off on Friday after being initially listed as questionable for the game. Both Khris Middleton (ankle) and Damian Lillard (groin) return on Friday and should run Milwaukee's offense, with Bobby Portis also carrying extra fantasy value. This is a juicy matchup for the healthy Bucks, as Toronto struggles badly on the defensive end but plays with a fast pace.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) has been deemed available on Friday night and will make his return from a three-game absence due to an adductor strain. In that span, the Bucks went 1-2 without their superstar point guard. In his first game back, Lillard gets a good matchup against the Toronto Raptors, which makes him a must-start in all fantasy formats. With his return, Pat Connaughton usually would head back to the bench, but with Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) listed as doubtful, he may still get starter's minutes. Lillard and Bobby Portis will be two main options, though.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will make his return in Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors after missing the last three games. Fantasy managers will be glad to hear Lillard is back and available during the fantasy finals' late stages after the superstar guard suddenly sustained a groin strain. The 33-year-old eight-time All-Star was playing some of his best basketball since joining the Bucks before going down, averaging 25.2 points, 8.5 dimes, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 three-pointers on 41.4% shooting from three-point land over his last 12 games. Lillard shouldn't have issues making plays against the Raptors, who are allowing the second-most assists to opposing point guards (9.7), but his playing time could be influenced by the Bucks being 15.5-point favorites.