Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair the herniated disc in his neck and will remain out indefinitely.
The Bucks released an update Monday noting that the forward is in line for a significant absence, so this latest report doesn't provide much in terms of a timetable for his return. The team should release updates on Prince's status as he begins to clear hurdles in his rehab.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Headed for extended absence
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Prince is expected to miss a "significant period of time" after he was diagnosed Monday with a herniated disc in his neck, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Before missing Milwaukee's last two games due to the injury, Prince had been a key bench player for the Bucks, averaging 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.0 assists in 21.0 minutes over his first eight appearances of the season. A clearer timeline for Prince's return should be established once he's able to resume on-court work, but he can be considered as week-to-week for now. His absence likely won't have many fantasy implications, though it could open up a few extra minutes for reserves such as Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Still out Sunday
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Prince (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rockets.
Sunday will mark Prince's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Dallas. Prince's minutes will likely be divvied up amongst Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Amir Coffey.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Won't play Friday
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Prince (neck) will not play Friday against the Bulls.
Prince was unable to shed his questionable tag and will miss his first game of the campaign. With Prince sidelined, the Bucks could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes with guys like Kyle Kuzma, Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey getting some extra run.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Questionable vs. Chicago
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Prince is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to a neck strain.
Prince is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. The veteran forward has played a strict reserve role so far, although Prince's absence would free up some extra minutes for Kyle Kuzma off the bench.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Scores eight points
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Prince chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and one block in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 win over the Knicks.
Prince's low workloads could hold him back, but he's quietly off to a great start to the campaign. Through four games, he's on pace for 10th-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 7.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers on 57.9 percent shooting from the field.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Muted offensive performance in win
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Prince scored three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and added three rebounds, three assists and a steal over 21 minutes in Friday's 122-116 win over Toronto.
Prince was unable to follow up Wednesday's performance, making just one field goal. His value is largely dependent on how efficient he is from the field, which does not deem him a consistent fantasy option at the moment.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Plays well in win
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Prince finished Wednesday's 133-120 victory over the Wizards with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is going to bring Prince off the bench this season, but he's likely to be a key member of the second unit with minutes in the low-to-mid 20s. Prince is typically a low-usage player who can chip in with some points, three-pointers, rebounds and steals, but his fantasy appeal is likely to be limited to very deep leagues in his new role.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Re-ups with Milwaukee
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Prince agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million contract with Milwaukee on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Prince signed a one-year deal with the Bucks last offseason and started 73 of his 80 regular-season appearances, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.1 minutes while shooting a career-best 43.9 percent from beyond the arc. Milwaukee will retain the 31-year-old's services for at least one more season, as he'll have a player option for the 2026-27 season, per Charania. Prince should be one of the top players off the bench if he doesn't crack the starting five.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Limited action in defeat
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Prince produced zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one block across four minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Prince was moved to the bench in Game 3 of this series and saw his role steadily decline in favor of Gary Trent. Prince was relied upon heavily across 80 regular-season games, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers. The 31-year-old forward should have plenty of suitors once he hits free agency this offseason as a reliable role player.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Retreating to bench
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Prince is not in the starting lineup for Game 3 against the Pacers on Friday.
The Bucks are tweaking their lineup for Game 3 and Prince will move to the bench since Gary Trent will be promoted to the first unit. Prince registered six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists and two steals across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Sees just 19 minutes
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Prince registered six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four assists and two steals across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Prince has seen a reduced role through the opening two games of this series. He's averaging 19.5 minutes per contest with 3.0 points, 3.5 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 three-pointers on a combined 2-of-5 shooting from the field. At Prince's expense, the Bucks have been relying heavily on Bobby Portis and Gary Trent in the second unit.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Not listed on injury report
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Prince (knee) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Prince missed the club's regular-season finale due to a knee injury, though he's slated to return to game action Saturday. The veteran forward has averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 27.8 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Available to play
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Prince (knee), who missed Sunday's regular-season finale against Detroit, is expected to be available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Prince has played a key role for the Bucks this season and is expected to retain his starting spot in the backcourt next to Ryan Rollins due to Damian Lillard's (calf) ongoing absence. Across 80 appearances in the regular season, Prince averaged 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 27.1 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Expected to sit out Sunday
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Prince is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to right knee patella tendinopathy.
Prince is expected to sit out Sunday's regular-season finale alongside many of Milwaukee's other regulars. If Prince is ultimately downgraded to out, Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson should receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Posts solid line
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Prince contributed 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 win over the Suns.
After scoring a combined 10 points in his previous two outings, Prince put together a solid all-around line in the win. He's doing enough to warrant a stream in deeper formats, posting averages of 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.0 three-pointers on 53.3 percent shooting from the field over his last seven outings.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Struggles with shot
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Prince contributed three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to Phoenix.
Prince has been held to single-digit points in four of his last five games. Although he's had a decent workload of 29.8 minutes per game in March, Prince's fantasy appeal has mostly been limited to deeper formats with averages of 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Career-high five steals Saturday
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Prince recorded 14 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and five steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 win over the Pacers.
The veteran wing set a new career high in steals while extending his streak of games with at least one three-pointer to 10. While Prince isn't a consistent scoring threat, he is averaging 9.4 points, 3.8 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.1 threes and 1.5 steals over that stretch, offering some fantasy appeal in deeper season-long formats and providing a solid DFS floor.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Scores 13 points in loss Saturday
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Prince recorded 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Saturday's 111-109 loss to Orlando.
Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, combining for 63 points in this two-point loss. Still, Prince made his presence felt in this game, mainly due to his outside shooting. This was the first time he surpassed the 10-point mark since Feb. 20, but with double-digit points just three times since the end of the All-Star break, it's hard to trust Prince as a reliable fantasy option in most formats.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Good to go Sunday
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Prince (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Prince took a seat for the second half of a back-to-back set Friday versus Washington, but as expected, he'll return to action Sunday. Prince has averaged 12.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 31.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
