Giannis

Antetokounmpo

Both Bucks stars sat for Thursday’s loss to the Nets and are in danger of missing another contest against an Eastern Conference rival. Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis will have a chance to notch spot starts if Antetokounmpo and Lillard are ruled out.

This is the third game in a row Giannis has missed. Bobby Portis will remain in the starting lineup. Portis will see the biggest boost to his fantasy value without Giannis, but he’s already rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Giannis has missed Milwaukee’s last two games, pushing Bobby Portis into the starting lineup. Portis is already rostered in most fantasy leagues, and there isn’t a suitable streamer behind him if Antetokounmpo remains out.

With Giannis sidelined for a second straight game, expect Big Bobby Portis to step into the starting lineup. Damian Lillard (illness) is also out, so Portis and Khris Middleton will likely operate as the team’s go-to options on offense.

Antetokounmpo did not play in Saturday’s win over the Wizards, resulting in Bobby Portis moving into the starting lineup. Portis had one of the best games of his career against Washington, and another absence for Giannis would make BP a player worth streaming in shallow leagues. He’s already rostered in most standard leagues.

Giannis will sit out Saturday’s game, the first he has missed since November 26. Bobby Portis has been his replacement in the starting lineup in the past, which has boosted the veteran forward’s fantasy value. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Portis will be worth streaming in shallow leagues.

Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, Antetokounmpo appears likely to remain on the sideline. During his pregame availability, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis “will probably not” play against the team with the NBA’s worst record. Antetokounmpo’s absence would boost Bobby Portis’ fantasy value, and he’s already rostered in most standard leagues.

Giannis is normally on the injury report with his knee issue, but it will be a back ailment that causes it this time. If he misses the second night of a back-to-back, Bobby Portis should fill the starting void, and there will be plenty of shots to go around with Damian Lillard (calf) also sidelined.

Despite being limited to 30 minutes due to the lopsided score, Antetkounmpo was still able to put up his typical dominant numbers. He was able to extend his 30-point streak to six games and set a new season-high for steals. Antetokounmpo has typically been able to play in back-to-backs this season, and he shouldn’t have any issues feasting on Washington on Saturday if he is able to suit up.

Antetokounmpo and Middleton were initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrades were expected. With Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined, Giannis will have more room to assert himself offensively. As for Middleton, his role is unlikely to change much as the Bucks slowly bring him back from offseason surgery on both ankles.