Porter (knee) exercised his $5.39 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Porter had a quality 2025-26 season from a statistical standpoint, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 0.5 blocks and a career-high 2.2 steals across 33.2 minutes. However, the 26-year-old logged only 38 games and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in April. It's unknown when Porter will be cleared to suit up, though durability concerns could keep him on the bench regularly for the Bucks during the 2026-27 campaign, especially with Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro in the equation. Still, if Porter stays healthy, he can provide valuable minutes for a team that no longer has Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster.
The Bucks announced that Porter underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
As expected, Porter won't return for the remainder of the season after dealing with lingering right knee synovitis that required arthroscopic surgery. The 25-year-old point guard will end the season with averages of 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest across 38 regular-season outings (36 starts). He holds a $5.39 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Saturday that he would be surprised if Porter (knee) played again this season, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter -- who was already ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs -- has missed nine of the Bucks' last 12 games due to a lingering right knee injury. Given that a loss Saturday will official eliminate the Bucks from playoff contention, the Bucks won't have much reason to rush Porter back to the court while he's anything less than 100 percent. Assuming Porter's 2025-26 campaign is over, he'll finish with averages of 17.4 points, 7.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 33.2 minutes per game, with his assists and steals numbers both representing career highs. AJ Green and Gary Trent are among the players who could continue to handle increased roles in Porter's absence.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out for Saturday
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Porter (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Porter will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive contest with a right knee issue, and he doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for a return to the floor. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) also out, Ryan Rollins should continue to operate as the top point guard for the Bucks on Saturday and handle the lion's share of the playmaking responsibilities.
Porter (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Porter is slated for a fourth straight absence while on the mend from right knee inflammation. Taurean Prince has drawn two consecutive starts in Porter's absence and figures to be in line to do so again Wednesday evening.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Remains out for Monday
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Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Porter will miss a third consecutive contest due to right knee synovitis, marking his eighth absence this month. With the 25-year-old guard sidelined, Cam Thomas and Gary Trent are candidates for increased minutes, while Ryan Rollins is likely to continue seeing increased playmaking duties. Porter's next chance to play will come Wednesday in Portland.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Out for Saturday
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Porter (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Porter had been listed as questionable heading into the day but will end up missing a second straight game due to right knee synovitis. With Porter sidelined, AJ Green could be in line for another start, and Cam Thomas could maintain a spot in the rotation.
Porter (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Phoenix.
Porter has missed two of the past three games due to right knee synovitis, and he's in danger of sitting out a second straight game Saturday. If Porter is forced to spend another game on the sidelines, Ryan Rollins will continue to operate as the lead dog on offense, while there will be more minutes available for AJ Green and Cam Thomas.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Ruled out Thursday
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Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Porter will miss his sixth game this month due to right knee synovitis, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday in Phoenix. Ryan Rollins will likely take on more playmaking duties in Porter's absence, while AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas are candidates for increased playing time.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Questionable for Thursday
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Porter (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Utah.
Porter is still dealing with right knee synovitis, which has already caused him to miss five games this month. If the 25-year-old guard is held out of Thursday's contest, AJ Green and Ousmane Dieng would be candidates for expanded roles, while Cam Thomas could rejoin the rotation.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Posts double-double in loss
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Porter racked up 25 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
Porter made his presence felt on both ends of the court Tuesday, notching his first double-double since Feb. 27 and his best scoring output since Feb. 24. The two blocks were also his best output since the All-Star break, though Porter isn't known for his defensive prowess. The sixth-year veteran, who should be in line for more minutes and a bigger role offensively due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), is averaging 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game since the break.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Cleared from injury report
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Porter (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Porter sat out Sunday's win over the Pacers, but he's ready to roll for Tuesday. The combo guard has averaged 16.8 points, 6.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 31.7 minutes per contest in his last nine games, shooting 51.3 percent from the field during this stretch.
Porter has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers due to right knee synovitis.
Porter was cleared to play the front end of the Bucks' back-to-back set Saturday against the Hawks, when he logged 18 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block over 30 minutes in a 122-99 loss. He'll sit for Sunday's contest, and his next chance to play is Tuesday against the Cavaliers. Ryan Rollins should take on a larger role offensively in Porter's absence.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: All-around effort in loss
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Porter ended with 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 122-99 loss to the Hawks.
Porter did a little bit of everything during Saturday's loss, leading the Bucks in rebounds while finishing second in both points and assists behind Ryan Rollins (22 points and eight assists). Porter has played in Milwaukee's last two games after missing the four previous contests due to right knee synovitis, but it's possible that he sits out for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set against the Pacers on Sunday.
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