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With Jackson replacing Ryan Rollins in the starting lineup, there may have been hope that he could bring something to the table in the assist department. Unfortunately, Jackson did not record any helpers, but he shot the ball reasonably well while also finishing with six rebounds and two steals. With the Bucks eliminated from postseason contention, there may be more opportunities for Jackson to play extended minutes. However, that isn’t enough to make him a player worth rostering in most leagues.

Rollins, who struggled in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, will sit out Sunday’s game with a sore left hip flexor. AJ Green and Andre Jackson Jr. could see their minutes increase, with the former being the safer streaming option.

Rollins, who struggled in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs, is dealing with a sore left hip flexor. With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) possibly finished for the season, there aren’t many good alternatives on the Bucks roster for fantasy managers if Rollins sits. AJ Green could move into the starting lineup, with Andre Jackson Jr. taking on a larger role as well. Green can provide three-point production, but that may not be enough to move the needle as a streaming option.

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.

Given how shorthanded the Bucks were on Wednesday, the stage was set for Rollins to have a big night. That’s precisely what happened, as he scored a career-high 36 points. Rollins was responsible for five turnovers, but scoring those 36 points on good percentages helped compensate for that. The Bucks return home to end Week 22 with a back-to-back against the Spurs and Clippers, two challenging matchups. If Milwaukee remains as shorthanded as it was in Portland, Rollins is going to get up a lot of shots.

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.

Rollins didn’t have much success on Monday against a Clippers defense that forced him into five turnovers. But even when he took care of the basketball, points and three-pointers were hard to come by in his 27 minutes of action. Rollins was, however, a difference maker as a playmaker, but not enough to prevent the game from getting out of hand towards the end of the first half. A lopsided score limited Rollins’ time on the floor and ultimately cost him some fantasy production.

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.