Milwaukee Bucks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been ruled out for the third consecutive game due to a sore right calf. The Bucks aren't going to risk Lillard's health if they don't have to with the playoffs coming in just a few weeks. The timing of this extended absence couldn't come at a worse time for fantasy managers though. Ryan Rollins has moved into the starting five but has had a limited fantasy ceiling in both points and category leagues. Two names to look for streaming-wise have been Gary Trent Jr. (probable - back) and Kevin Porter Jr. Both saw more minutes than Rollins despite coming off of the bench, while Porter registered 18 points, six assists, and three rebounds in their last game on Saturday.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) remains on the injury report as usual but he's considered probable on Monday and should play against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will likely be the team's focal point once again with Damian Lillard (calf) ruled out. In their last game against the Sacramento Kings with Lillard sidelined, Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block, and only two turnovers while shooting 12-for-20 from the floor. Look for him to have another big game against the Suns who have one of the worst defenses in the NBA (26th in Defensive rating).

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Trent has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report coming into this game. He continues to deal with a lingering knee issue, but will suit up for his eighth straight game on Saturday. The expectation is that Trent will see a boost in fantasy value with Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable for this game. Trent is coming off a 23-point performance and could be worth a look as a streaming option with the Bucks shorthanded on Saturday.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to play ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. As expected, Antetokounmpo has been cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. Antetokounmpo continues to pop up on the injury report, but he has played in every game since the All-Star break. He's already one of the best fantasy options, but could see a boost with Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable for Saturday's contest.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (knee) is regarded as probable for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. He is on the injury report with left patella tendinopathy. However, it is only a minor ailment, and Trent Jr. is expected to play on Thursday. When he gets the official clearance, Trent Jr. will attempt to stretch a scoring streak of 10-plus points to five games. It would be his second-longest such streak of the season. If he suffers a significant setback that takes him out of the lineup, the Bucks will look to receive greater contributions from AJ Green and Kevin Porter Jr.