Kevin

Porter

To clear a roster spot and finalize their roster for the upcoming season, the Bucks waived Porter, addressing the perimeter logjam. Injuries limited him to 38 games last season, but KPJ was productive when he played. He averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.2 three-pointers per game in 2025-26. It wouldn’t be surprising if he were claimed off waivers, with the Kings being a team to watch after Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Sunday.

Rollins’ defensive aggression helped Milwaukee hold Minnesota’s reserves to 21 points in the third quarter. However, that also contributed to him fouling out in 14 minutes of play. Rollins averaged 2.6 fouls per game during his breakout 2025-26 season, so there should not be any concern coming out of Monday’s game. In fact, the biggest takeaway is that he started with Kevin Porter Jr. (seven points, three rebounds, and two assists) coming off the bench. The question is whether head coach Taylor Jenkins will stick with this lineup or give KPJ opportunities to make the starting point guard job his own. If Rollins starts, he’ll have the opportunity to show that last season wasn’t a fluke.

While Porter was a surprisingly valuable player for fantasy managers last season, he played only 38 games before being shut down in late March. The good news is that Porter will go into training camp at full strength. However, with Milwaukee adding multiple guards to their roster, including Tyler Herro and lottery pick Brayden Burries, KPJ’s fantasy ceiling likely took a hit. He should be drafted, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer in the fold, but managers will need to keep their expectations for Porter in check.

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.