Kuzma recorded 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason win over Chicago.
Kuzma was back in action Sunday after getting the night off for rest Thursday. Head coach Doc Rivers has challenged Kuzma to get downhill more often and to take more layups and three-pointers as opposed to mid-range attempts, and he appeared to have received the message in this one.
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Bucks' Myles Turner: Notches 19 points in win
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Turner logged 19 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason win over the Bulls.
This was Turner's first appearance alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and the duo couldn't have looked better. Antetokounmpo's presence in the paint opened things up nicely for Turner who proceeded to have a field day from beyond the arc with five made triples.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Double-doubles in win
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Antetokounmpo produced 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one turnover in 21 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason win over the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo's preseason was delayed due to COVID-19, but he looked to be in mid-season form Sunday and he can thank his stint at EuroBasket for that. On the court, Antetokounmpo looked to be business as usual, but the rumors of his future with the franchise continues to dominate the headlines.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will play Sunday
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Kuzma will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Bulls, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Kuzma sat out of Thursday's preseason game for rest purposes, but he will return to action Sunday. Kuzma has struggled in the preseason thus far, scoring just two points in 17 minutes in his sole appearance.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Retreats to bench
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Portis will come off the bench during Sunday's preseason game against the Bulls.
Portis will shift to the bench due to Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) entering the starting lineup. Portis should see ample run off the bench Sunday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: To play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) will play in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
According to coach Doc Rivers, Antetokounmpo went live five-on-five at Saturday's practice with no issues. After dealing with COVID-19 previously, it's likely that the Bucks ease their franchise player into the mix with a modest workload Sunday.
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Bucks' Gary Harris: Plays minimal role in preseason win
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Harris compiled five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist in 10 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 preseason win over the Pistons.
Following an offseason move from the Magic, Harris now finds himself playing for a team with a lot to prove. Although the Bucks lost some top-end talent, the team's depth may be an issue for Harris when it comes to playing time. With his best years possibly behind him, look for Harris to serve as more of a veteran leader than a statistical contributor.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Serviceable effort Thursday
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Porter amassed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 0-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over Detroit.
Porter got the starting nod once again, an indication that he could be running with the starters come Opening Night. While he was perfect from the floor, he missed all three of his free-throw attempts and offered very little outside of the scoring. While he does appear to be the front-runner for the starting job, holding onto the job is far from a formality. Both Cole Anthony and Ryan Rollins are seemingly worthy contenders and will be doing their utmost to supplant Porter at some point.
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Bucks' Myles Turner: Quiet in preseason victory
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Turner closed with four points (1-1 FG, 2-4 FT) and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's preseason win over the Pistons.
Turner was largely an observer Thursday, barely bothering the statisticians despite playing 16 minutes. There are bound to be some adjustments for Turner following his offseason move from Indiana. The hope is that he will serve as a one-for-one replacement for Brook Lopez, providing Milwaukee with a floor-spacing rim-protector while allowing Giannis Antetokounmpo to go to work inside.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Drills five triples
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Green posted 22 points (5-5 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 22 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 preseason win over the Pistons.
Green drew another start due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness), and he made his presence known early and often. Green didn't miss a single shot on the night and easily led his squad in scoring and made threes. An uptick in opportunities from beyond the arc is likely in store for Green during the upcoming 2025-26 regular season following the departure of both Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez in the offseason, so Green being locked in from downtown is a great sign for Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Tallies nine points off bench
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Anthony (chin) posted nine points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 preseason win over the Pistons.
Anthony exited Monday's exhibition early due to a chin laceration, but the issue didn't force him to miss additional action. He was a strong contributor across the board during Thursday's matchup, recording a team high in both assists and rebounds.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Will start vs. Detroit
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Portis will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Portis will be in the first five to make his preseason debut. He'll be joined by Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Gary Trent and Myles Turner in the starting lineup.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will not play Thursday
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Kuzma (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma joins Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) as a notable player who won't suit up for this preseason matchup. Kuzma's absence is presumably for rest purposes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play vs. Detroit
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Antetokounmpo (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The Bucks are not rushing Antetokounmpo back into the fold after his battle with COVID-19, as he will miss a second straight preseason matchup. The next opportunity for the superstar big man to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Bulls.
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Bucks' Ryan Rollins: Chips in 10 points in preseason win
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Rollins registered 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 16 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat.
With all 20 available players logging minutes, Rollins was one of four Milwaukee players to score in double figures during the preseason-opening victory. The 23-year-old point guard underwent offseason surgery on his left shoulder but is now fully healthy ahead of the regular season. The 2022 second-round pick signed a three-year, $12 million deal with Milwaukee in July after flashing potential while Damian Lillard (Achilles) was sidelined to end the 2024-25 regular season. Although Kevin Porter is expected to start with Lillard back in Portland, Rollins will compete with Cole Anthony (face) for playing time off the bench.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Shooting woes in preseason win
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Kuzma ended Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat with two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes.
Kuzma struggled mightily from the field in Milwaukee's preseason opener but still grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. The 30-year-old forward is coming off a down year in which he was traded from Washington to Milwaukee ahead of the trade deadline. He'll look to rebound in the 2025-26 season after averaging 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 43.6 percent from the field in 29.8 minutes per game across 65 regular-season appearances (62 starts) in 2024-25.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Efficient in preseason win
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Porter finished with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT), four assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 15 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat.
Porter didn't post eye-popping numbers but was efficient to open the preseason. The 25-year-old is competing for the starting point guard job and should continue to get opportunities to prove himself, especially with Cole Anthony (face) exiting Monday's contest early -- his availability moving forward will be worth monitoring.
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Bucks' Pete Nance: Paces Milwaukee in preseason win
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Nance notched 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes in Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat.
Nance led the Bucks in scoring and three-pointers during an efficient performance. The two-way player bounced around in the 2024-25 campaign, appearing in 13 regular-season games (one start) between the Bucks and 76ers. He also played in 21 G League outings between the Wisconsin Herd, Cleveland Charge and Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 14.2 points, 6.3 assists, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks across 30.7 minutes per game. He's expected to spend most of his time with the Herd in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Won't return Monday
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Anthony received stitches for a chin laceration Monday and he will not return, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.
This shouldn't be anything that impacts Anthony's status for the regular-season opener, but there's a chance he'll need to skip Thursday's exhibition versus Detroit. If he does need to hit the sidelines, Gary Harris could pick up some extra run.
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Bucks' Cole Anthony: Available Monday
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Anthony (undisclosed) is available to play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Anthony sat out the contact portion of practice Thursday with an undisclosed issue but is expected to make his Bucks debut in Monday's preseason contest. The veteran guard joined Milwaukee after having his contract bought out by Memphis on July 12. Head coach Doc Rivers noted he plans to get all 20 players some run, so Anthony's workload remains to be seen.
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