Apr 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Bucks Guard Reveals He Had Major Offseason Surgery

Originally posted on Milwaukee Bucks on SI
By Ryan Stano | Last updated Oct 4, 2025 4:00 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to come into the 2025-26 season as a contender to win the Eastern Conference. Winning the conference would mean that the team needs to stay healthy.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the player who most needs to stay healthy. He is the one who carries the team. So will Myles Turner. The Bucks also need their bench to stay healthy, too.

Ryan Rollins is someone who is fighting for a rotation spot this season. He recently revealed that he had surgery in the offseason to deal with a lingering injury.

Rollins revealed that he ended up having surgery on his shoulder to deal with an injury that he played through last season. He told reporters following practice that he had the procedure done, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

After today's practice, Ryan Rollins told reporters that, after playing through an injury to it for most of the season, he got surgery on his left shoulder a week after the season.

Here is the rest of what Rollins said about his shoulder surgery and recovery: pic.twitter.com/4hcIyRkuq2
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) October 2, 2025

Rollins let everyone know that he had a four-month recovery, so it's certainly not a small procedure. He just had his first live segment last week as he continues in that recovery.

The Bucks like what Rollins has the ability to do. Now that he has more range in his shoulder, he should be better this season, firming up his spot in the rotation.

Milwaukee played him in 56 games, so he certainly got to play a lot of basketball for the Bucks. He is someone that they are going to count on even more now that Damian Lillard is in Portland.

The Bucks need guys who can score from the backcourt. Rollins still shot the ball over 40 percent from beyond the 3-point arc with an injured shoulder.

The Bucks Are expecting Ryan Rollins to Make a Full Recovery

Rollins seems to think that he's fully healthy, so he should make a full recovery. He's ready to have a breakout season in what will be his fifth year in the league.

Milwaukee is searching for players who can make an impact off the bench. Rollins is determined to be one of those guys who can come in and give consistently solid minutes every single night.

Last season, Rollins averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He shot 48.7 percent from the field and 40.8 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.

This article first appeared on Milwaukee Bucks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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