Jericho Sims News, Rumors, Updates - Milwaukee Bucks

Exits to locker room Sims exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers due to an apparent facial injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sims was hit in the face while contesting a shot and exited to the locker room with 2:47 remaining in the opening quarter. Pete Nance will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way if Sims is unable to return.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Sims is starting in Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The Bucks are down Myles Turner (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). As a result, Sims will get the start in the middle, with the 27-year-old averaging 6.0 points, 6.6 boards, 1.2 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.1 steals in 10 starts this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Sims is not in the Pacers' starting lineup against the Pacers on Sunday.

Impact Sims made his 10th start of the season in Saturday's 122-99 loss to the Hawks, when he played 25 minutes and finished with seven points (2-2 FG, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist. The fifth-year big man will come off the bench for Sunday's matinee due to the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Joins starting lineup Sims is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is sitting out Saturday, clearing the way at power forward for Sims to draw his 10th start of the season. Sims has averaged 5.9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25.3 minutes per tilt across nine games as a starter this year, shooting a ridiculous 85.7 percent from the floor during this stretch.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Sims (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat, Stephen Watson of ESPN Milwaukee reports.

Impact Sims is back from a one-game absence with a back injury to handle his typical role off the bench. The big man has averaged 8.1 rebounds, 5.8 points and 2.4 assists in 25.6 minutes per tilt his last eight games, shooting an absurd 91.7 percent from the field during this period.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Sims (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.

Impact Sims remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Suns. If he's unable to give it a go, the Bucks will likely utilize Pete Nance and Kyle Kuzma a bit more.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks

Devin Booker scored 27 points, Jalen Green 25 and Royce O’Neale 21 as the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter to win a 129-114 shootout with the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesd...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Out Tuesday Sims (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Sims is dealing with a right knee issue and won't suit up Tuesday. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday in Miami. With Bobby Portis (back) also sidelined, Pete Nance, Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng are candidates to see increased minutes Tuesday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Sims is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns with a right knee issue.

Impact Bobby Portis (back) is also questionable, so the Bucks could be shorthanded in the frontcourt. If Sims or Portis are unable to give it a go, the team could turn to Pete Nance, making him a viable streamer in deeper formats.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jericho Sims has stunningly earned Bucks mantle no one saw coming Jericho Sims has become a preferred piece in the Milwaukee Bucks' rotation, at times outplaying Myles Turner and Bobby Portis.

MARCH 10 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Starting Sunday Sims is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Magic.

Impact Joining Sims in the first unit for Sunday's game will be Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Ousmane Dieng and Myles Turner. Over eight starts this season, Sims has recorded averages of 5.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per contest.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Porter Jr. injury creates cruel ripple effect for Bucks breakout piece The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Kevin Porter Jr. for some time. That could have an impact on Jericho Sims' performance.

MARCH 6 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Hanging onto significant role Sims supplied four points (2-2 FG), 11 rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.

Impact With Giannis Antetokounmpo on a minutes restriction, Sims has been able to hold down a significant role in the frontcourt mix. It looks like head coach Doc Rivers is committed to giving Sims meaningful minutes -- the fifth-year big man has averaged 4.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 24.9 minutes per tilt in his last seven games while shooting 88.9 percent from the field.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jericho Sims is crashing the glass ceiling on his future role next to Giannis Jericho Sims has excelled in a larger role for the Bucks with Giannis hurt, forcing Milwaukee to reconsider his potential fit next to Anteto...

MARCH 1 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Former Knicks center has found new life as a budding star with conference rival New York Knicks castoff Jericho Sims finds himself playing a major role on one of the Eastern Conference's hottest teams.

FEBRUARY 26 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Double-doubles off bench Sims chipped in 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Sims led the Bucks in rebounding despite being utilized off the bench in this one. He's racked up double-digit boards in back-to-back games and continues to be a solid presence down low for this surging Milwaukee squad, who is 7-2 in February. Sims should remain heavily involved in the rotation until Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns, and likely beyond.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks can thank Knicks for gifting them center who is quietly breaking out Jericho Sims has been a stud for the Milwaukee Bucks lately, and they can thank the New York Knicks for gifting him to them.

FEBRUARY 26 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Doc Rivers has suddenly found a new favorite piece in the Bucks frontcourt Jericho Sims has become an incredibly valuable part of the Milwaukee Bucks rotation lately.

FEBRUARY 25 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Solid performance in win Sims finished Tuesday's 128-117 win over Miami with eight points (4-4 FG), 10 rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes.

Impact Sims came off the bench for a second consecutive contest but had a major role in this one. The 27-year-old big man played the entirety of the fourth quarter and closed with a team-high 10 boards. He also dished out a career-high five assists. While Sims isn't likely to maintain this level of production and playing time once Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) returns, performances like this bode well for his opportunities moving forward.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Sims is not in the starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Sims has started in four of the Bucks' last five games, and over that span he has averaged 7.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks over 26.8 minutes. He'll come off the bench Sunday while the Bucks go with Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner as the starting five.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

One obvious obstacle preventing Jericho Sims from starring in his role Jericho Sims has been excellent for the Milwaukee Bucks lately, but his foul trouble has been an issue.

FEBRUARY 21 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Jericho Sims keeps vindicating Bucks for rebuffing trade deadline bait Jericho Sims' recent play proves the Milwaukee Bucks right for choosing Ousmane Dieng over Nick Richards at the trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 13 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic

Cam Thomas scored 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and the Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 116-108 Wednesday n...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting sans Rollins Sims will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact The 27-year-old big man will return to the first unit due to Ryan Rollins (foot) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Sims has averaged 2.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Sims isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic.

Impact Sims stepped into the starting lineup Friday with Kyle Kuzma (calf) ruled out, and he stepped up by grabbing 15 rebounds. However, Sims will return to his typical bench role Monday with Kuzma cleared for a return.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Hot-shooting Suns have three 20-point scorers in 129-114 victory over Bucks

Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic