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Bucks injuries pile up as Knicks showdown nears

The Milwaukee Bucks might enter their matchup with the New York Knicks missing key contributors. Kevin Porter Jr. has been ruled out with a left ankle sprain, while both Cole Anthony and Kyle Kuzma remain uncertain to play.

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Bucks’ predictable injury news hints at another night figuring it out on the fly vs Knicks

The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled out Kevin Porter Jr. once again for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, reports Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The sprained left ankle Porter suffered nine minutes into the season kept him out during the road trip to Toronto and Cleveland and the team clearly struggled without him.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 27

Giannis captures Bucks’ grit and toughness with perfect metaphor

Even in defeat, the Milwaukee Bucks showed some moxie playing short-handed against the Cavaliers. Missing point guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Cole Anthony, plus forward Kyle Kuzma, they scrapped their way to a close contest down the stretch, clawing back from an 18-point deficit.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 27

Bucks’ first loss of season draws no-excuses challenge from Giannis as Knicks matchup looms

The Milwaukee Bucks came into their game against the Cavaliers painfully shorthanded at point guard. Kevin Porter Jr. sat out with a sprained ankle. Cole Anthony was ruled out with an illness.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 26

Former Cavaliers player not expected to return to Cleveland due to injury

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without polarizing guard Kevin Porter Jr. on Sunday. The Bucks are set to travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to take on the Cavaliers for each team's third game of the 2025-26 season.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 24

Bucks hit early setback with latest injury report

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without guard Kevin Porter Jr. for Friday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors after he sustained a left ankle sprain. Giannis Antetokounmpo was also listed on the injury report with a sore left big toe, giving the team another health concern to monitor as the season gets underway.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 24

Bucks’ Ryan Rollins has early chance to impress as starter in Kevin Porter Jr.’s absence

Kevin Porter Jr. was off to a scorching start when he rolled his ankle nine minutes into the Milwaukee Bucks’ season opener. With Porter already off balance, the real damage happened when he stepped on Bobby Portis’ foot.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Sporting News / October 24

Why Kevin Porter Jr. isn't playing for Bucks with new injury update

KPJ started the opener but is hurt now.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / October 23

Kevin Porter Jr. out tomorrow vs. Raptors

The good injury luck the Bucks had going into the regular season didn’t last long at all. Just 10 minutes into the season opener against the Washington Wizards, the new starting point guard, Kevin Porter Jr., suffered a left ankle sprain.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / October 23

Bucks Announce Kevin Porter Jr, Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury News Ahead of Raptors Game

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their point guard, Kevin Porter Jr, on Friday. Porter is ruled out for the team's match against the Toronto Raptors with a left ankle sprain.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / October 23

Bucks’ Doc Rivers fear bad ankle sprain for Kevin Porter Jr. after win

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is set to undergo an MRI after twisting his left ankle late in the first quarter of Wednesday night’s season-opening 133-120 win over the Washington Wizards.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Bucks Announce Kevin Porter Jr. News After Leaving Wizards Game

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the 2025–26 season with hopes of remaining competitive in a loaded Eastern Conference. The team had an impactful offseason maximizing the current window, surrounding superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo with supplemental pieces.

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NBA Notes: Cavs, coaching staff, Kevin Porter Jr, Nuggets, uniforms

The Cavaliers’ coaching staff is losing another creative mind, and the WNBA’s newest team is gaining one. Assistant coach Alex Sarama, known around the league for his innovative player-development work, will become the first head coach of the Portland Fire.

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Milwaukee Bucks Officially Name Starting Point Guard For 2025-26 Season

The Milwaukee Bucks entered training camp with one glaring question mark: who would be their starting point guard? After the shocking offseason decision to waive superstar Damian Lillard, the team was left with a significant void at the lead guard position.

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Kevin Porter Jr. named starting point guard

Another piece of Milwaukee’s starting lineup puzzle has been put in place: Kevin Porter Jr. will open the season as the lead point guard for the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / July 17

NBA reportedly concludes Kevin Porter Jr. investigation

The NBA has concluded its investigation of Kevin Porter Jr.‘s domestic violence incident from September 2023, according to Law Murray of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the 25-year-old guard received a four-game suspension but won’t actually have to miss any games during the upcoming season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Bucks Bringing Back Kevin Porter Jr. On Two-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks are holding onto some backcourt depth, agreeing to a two-year, $11 million deal with free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / June 11

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. Expected To Decline Option, Hit Free Agency

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to decline his $2.5 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / June 11

Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. expected to decline contract option

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to decline his $2,546,675 option in order to become a free agent, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.

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