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Rich Rovito: #Bucks injury report for Sunday's season finale against the #76ers in Philadelphia. OUT: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee hyperextension; bone bruise), Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles), Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee surgery), Bobby Portis Jr. (left wrist), Ryan Rollins (right thumb), Gary Trent Jr. (oblique strain), Myles Turner (left ankle sprain) Questionable: Gary Harris (right groin tightness), Pete Nance (right knee sprain)
Jon Horst: Doc’s been an unbelievable partner for me going through a really tough season. We haven’t won a playoff series in three years or four years, whatever. Well, Doc’s been part of that, and we’ve had injuries every year. Giannis has been part of that. I’ve been part of that. The teams that we’ve built, the injuries that we’ve had, the decisions we’ve made, we’ve all been part of that, and we’re all part of this right now. But for me, I don’t classify that as a strained relationship. I don’t have any less love or respect or belief or gratitude toward Giannis or anyone that works with him. I really don’t. I am going through a tough situation. We are going through a tough situation together, and I’m only trying to find the right outcome. I’m trying to do that together with them, and I’m trying to do what’s best for us and best for them, even if it’s uncomfortable. But I don’t have any ill will. I don’t feel a strained relationship. I feel the results of a strange situation of a season that’s not where any of us wanted it to be. He had hopes of having a great season. He had belief. He’s done everything (he) can. That’s absolutely true. I have, too. So has Doc Rivers. So has Kyle Kuzma. We didn’t get there. For the first time in 10 years, we didn’t get there, where going into the playoffs we were like, “Man, we got a chance,” and that sucks. I’m pretty excited about figuring it out going forward, but right now, it sucks.
According to sources, Rivers told a group of veterans, such as Kuzma and Turner, that ownership did not want them to sit because of illegitimate injuries. The expectation was made clear that no one would be shut down early. However, no such edict was delivered from the Bucks to Giannis Antetokounmpo. Multiple sources said the Bucks' decision to sit Antetokounmpo cost him a significant bonus in his Nike endorsement contract that would have been triggered if he played at least 41 games.
Eric Nehm: Bucks injury report for Tuesday in Brooklyn: Out: G. Antetokounmpo (L Knee Hyperextension; Bone Bruise) Kuzma (R Achilles Tendonopathy) Porter Jr. (R Knee Synovitis) Portis Jr. (L Wrist Sprain) Rollins (R Hip Strain) Trent Jr. (L Hip Pointer) Turner (L Ankle Sprain)
Eric Nehm: FINAL: Bucks 123, Mavericks 99 - Rollins 24pts/7reb/9ast - Kuzma 20pts/6reb/3ast - Green 17pts/6reb/2ast - Trent 13pts/3reb - Dieng 11pts/10reb/5ast - Nance 11pts/6reb/3ast - Turner 10pts/8reb/2ast The Bucks are now 30-45 on the season. They play tomorrow night in Houston.
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Eric Nehm: The Bucks have announced that Gary Harris will be out for tonight’s game vs. Dallas. On the other hand, they say Kyle Kuzma and Ryan Rollins will be available.
Eric Nehm: Here is the Bucks injury report vs. Dallas (3/31): Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr. Bobby Portis Jr. Questionable: Gary Harris (Personal Reasons) Probable Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy) Ryan Rollins (left hip flexor soreness)
Eric Nehm: Bucks Injury Report vs. Portland Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (Two-Way) Giannis Antetokounmpo (L Knee Hyperextension; Bone Bruise) Gary Harris (L Groin Contusion) Kevin Porter Jr. (R Knee Synovitis) Questionable: Kyle Kuzma (R Achilles Soreness) Bobby Portis (R Wrist Sprain)
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Eric Nehm: Bucks injury report for Monday vs. Clippers. Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (Two-Way) Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee hyperextension; bone bruise) Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis) Questionable: Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles soreness) Probable: Gary Harris (Left Groin Contusion)
“I’m trying to figure it out, man. Honestly, I’m trying to figure all that out,” Turner said after shootaround on Tuesday. “Some days, I’ll play 22 (minutes). Some days, it’s 28. I think everybody in the organization is trying to figure it out — just different lineups, different combination of guys. “At times, we like to go with switching lineups, so they put Jericho (Sims) or Ous (Ousmane Dieng) or Kuz (Kyle Kuzma), one of those guys at my position. But all I can do is go out there, just stay consistent, put my work in every single day, just to be available and be healthy. And whatever’s asked of me to do, just go out there and do.”
When asked about Rivers’ decision not to play him against Boston, Kuzma told reporters that Rivers had not discussed it with him beforehand. “At the end of the day, Doc is the final arbiter,” Kuzma said. “He can make decisions on whatever he wants — and rightfully so, he’s the coach. That’s not my job to worry about. My job is to come out and just be a professional. That’s who I am, that’s who my character is and play when my number is called.”
Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Update: Kyle Kuzma is out for tonight’s game vs. Orlando.
