Milwaukee Bucks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) will play against the Hornets. The veteran missed his first game of the 2024-25 campaign on Monday versus OKC due to back soreness. But the Bucks also didn't have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bobby Portis (personal), and Damian Lillard (groin). However, with Lopez, Antetokounmpo, Portis, and Lillard all available, guys like Chris Livingston, Ryan Rollins, AJ Johnson, and Tyler Smith can be removed from fantasy lineups.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (personal) will play on Wednesday against Charlotte. He missed the last six games due to a personal matter. But he was upgraded to probable on Tuesday night, so fantasy managers had hope he would be back. Portis will likely head back to the bench, considering Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin), and Brook Lopez (back) are good to go. But with a favorable matchup versus the Hornets on the agenda, Portis deserves a spot in any fantasy lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (groin) will play against Charlotte. The former Trail Blazer missed Monday's loss to the Thunder because of a groin injury. He was listed as questionable for this contest as of Tuesday night. However, Lillard was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. The Bucks will also have Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Brook Lopez (back), and Bobby Portis (personal) back, meaning players like AJ Johnson, Ryan Rollins, and Tyler Smith can be removed from fantasy lineups.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte. The multi-time All-Star wasn't available for Monday's loss to OKC. He appeared in line to miss another contest. But Antetokounmpo was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. With Damian Lillard (groin), Bobby Portis (personal), and Brook Lopez (back) also available, it will be business as usual for Milwaukee. However, the return of Antetokounmpo and company should mean that guys like Tyler Smith, Ryan Rollins, and AJ Johnson likely won't be as productive.

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks acquired forward Kyle Kuzma, forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Wizards on Wednesday for Khris Middleton,AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round pick swap. Kuzma has struggled at times during the season, averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per contest. However, a change of scenery may help the 29-year-old fantasy-wise, as he could move into the Bucks' starting lineup.