Bucks Could Be Without 3 Players for Upcoming Game vs Knicks

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks may be without three players ahead of their contest against the New York Knicks.

Kevin Porter Jr. is out with a left ankle sprain while Cole Anthony and Kyle Kuzma are questionable.

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Here is the Bucks injury report for Tuesday vs. the Knicks:

Out: Kevin Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain)

Questionable:
Cole Anthony (non-covid Illness)
Kyle Kuzma (left ankle sprain)

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Porter has played just one game this season, dropping 10 points, two assists, and a steal in nine minutes of action before he sprained his ankle. Upon further review from an MRI and an evaluation from team orthopedic surgeon Carole Vetter, Milwaukee was able to confirm the diagnosis of a sprain.

After being acquired at last season's trade deadline, Porter put up 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game for the Bucks. As a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Porter was averaging 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game in those 45 games that proceeded the trade.

The team knew that Porter would be out for their road trip against the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers, but as Milwaukee prepares to take on the Knicks Monday night, Porter will be out.

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As for Anthony, he last played against the Raptors, dropping 23 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals off the bench. He missed the eventual loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers and is now in danger of missing another contest due to his illness.

Anthony is just two games into his tenure with his new team, and is coming off a 9.4 points, three rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game season during his final year with the Orlando Magic.

Kuzma also missed Sunday's loss and had to exit Friday's win over the Raptors early. He dropped eight points in 18 minutes off the bench.

As Kuzma recovers from his ankle issue, Bobby Portis and Taurean Prince will likely take on larger roles moving forward, especially if the 30-year-old Kuzma is out again. Kuzma put up 14.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in his 33 appearances with the Bucks since his trade last season.

Especially in a wide open Eastern Conference, the Bucks will look to to make a much deeper postseason run, with the sting of three consecutive first-round exits still very present around the organization.

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