Kevin

Porter

While injuries limited Porter to 38 games, he had one of the most productive seasons of his NBA career. The 2019 first-round pick averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers, shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 87.8 percent from the foul line. Porter’s per-game fantasy value was excellent, but availability issues kept his rostered percentage relatively low. With the Bucks moving on from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Porter is one of the players who will be asked to pick up the slack offensively. That bodes well for his fantasy value in 2026-27, provided he remains healthy.

Due to right knee synovitis, Porter has been out since March 17. The Bucks guard underwent an arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday to address the issue, officially ending his 2025-26 season. When healthy, Porter was very productive for fantasy managers, offering second-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The 25-year-old guard holds a player option worth nearly $5.4 million for the 2026-27 season. If Porter decides to remain in Milwaukee, he can be a valuable option for fantasy managers, regardless of what happens with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Rollins had a rough afternoon in the 127-95 defeat, missing all seven of his three-point attempts and committing five turnovers. With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) unlikely to play again, according to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, starting point guard responsibilities will continue to belong to Rollins. That bodes well for fantasy managers heading into Week 23, as long as Rollins can be more efficient than he was against the Spurs. Before Week 23, the Bucks still have one more game in Week 22, as they host the Clippers on Sunday.

Porter has missed the Bucks’ last five games with right knee synovitis, and that includes Saturday’s game against the Bucks. When available, KPJ has been an asset to fantasy managers, but injuries have limited him to 38 appearances. His absence raises Ryan Rollins’ fantasy ceiling, and he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues due to the Bucks’ lack of consistent scoring options.

Saturday’s game will be the fifth that Porter has missed due to right knee synovitis. Ryan Rollins, who has been productive enough all season to merit rostering in 12-team formats, will once again serve as the Bucks’ primary playmaker.

KPJ will be sidelined for a fourth straight game with this knee injury, which means another start for Ryan Rollins, who has been fantastic all season. Rollins should continue to shine as the primary ball handler.

Porter will miss another game due to synovitis in his right knee, and the Bucks may be approaching the point where a shutdown is possible. Ryan Rollins has served as the starting point guard and should continue to do so, making him a worthwhile option in 12-team leagues.

Porter and Portis not playing raises the fantasy ceilings of multiple players, including Ryan Rollins and Ousmane Dieng. Look for those two to figure prominently in the lineup, with Rollins already rostered in most 12-team leagues. Harris’ absence does not affect fantasy basketball.

Porter’s availability is far more impactful on fantasy basketball, given how productive he has been this season. Ryan Rollins has been the starting point guard when KPJ sits, raising his fantasy ceiling. As for Harris, his status does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when available.

Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Porter has been downgraded to out. His absence will likely lead to AJ Green returning to the starting lineup, and this should be a good matchup for the sharpshooting guard.