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MARCH 17, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

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Slides back to bench Carter will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Carter drew the start last time out with Khris Middleton (rest) sidelined but will return to the second unit with Middleton back in action. In his last five appearances with the reserves, Carter has averaged 9.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 17.2 minutes.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Middleton will rejoin the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Middleton sat out the Bucks' last contest for rest purposes and will reclaim his starting small forward spot. In his last four appearances, Middleton has averaged 21.3 points, 8.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 31.9 minutes.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Portis will join the first five for Thursday's matchup with the Pacers.

Impact Portis will step into the starting center spot in place of Brook Lopez (ankle) alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in the frontcourt. Portis has double-doubled in each of his last three starts, averaging 19.7 points and 12.3 rebounds on 61.5 percent shooting from the field in that span.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Dragic (knee) remains out Thursday against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dragic has yet to debut for the Bucks. He'll need to heal from a sore left knee before doing so.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Lopez (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Lopez has posted a double-double in two of his last four appearances, averaging 21.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 4.5 blocks in 36.3 minutes per game. However, he'll sit due to his sore left ankle Thursday, which should lead to increased playing time for Bobby Portis.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Pacers Crowder (calf) is sidelined for Thursday's tilt against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crowder will miss his first game since debuting for the Bucks. With Brook Lopez (calf) and Grayson Allen (foot) also sidelined, more minutes in the frontcourt and on the wing should be available for Bobby Portis, Joe Ingles, Pat Connaughton and Wesley Matthews.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out Thursday Antetokounmpo (not with team) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact Antentokounmpo's absence is unlikely to affect Milwaukee's rotation. His return timetable is unclear, but his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Toronto.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Crowder (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Indiana.

Impact Crowder has been downgraded from probable to questionable Thursday due to left calf soreness. Bobby Portis, Joe Ingles and Pat Connaughton are candidates to see extended minutes in a deep Bucks rotation if Crowder is ruled out.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Likely to play Thursday Crowder is probable for Thursday's game versus the Pacers due to left calf soreness.

Impact Crowder is expected to play through his calf injury against Indiana. The veteran forward is averaging 6.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in his 11 games since joining Milwaukee.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Still has sore knee Dragic (knee) is questionable for Thursday's action against the Pacers.

Impact Dragic has not played for the Bucks while dealing with a sore knee. Even when available, it's unlikely he'll have a fantasy-relevant role.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Middleton (rest) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Middleton will return after sitting out the second half of the Bucks' recent back-to-back. He's started four straight games, averaging 21.3 points, 8.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals. Since the All-Star break, he's shooting a solid 43/43/86.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thursday Allen (foot) will be sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Pacers.

Impact Right foot soreness will keep Allen out for a second consecutive game. Jevon Carter may start again in his absence, while Pat Connaughton, Joe Ingles and Wesley Matthews are candidates for extended minutes.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Lopez is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to left ankle soreness.

Impact Lopez has posted double-doubles in two of his last four appearances and has averaged 21.8 points and 8.8 rebounds in 36.3 minutes per game during that time. If he's sidelined against Indiana, Bobby Portis should see increased run.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 versus former team Crowder supplied 11 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes off the bench Tuesday in the Bucks' 116-104 win over the Suns.

Impact Playing in Phoenix for the first time since the Suns traded him to Milwaukee at the deadline, Crowder appeared to be comfortable in the familiar confines of the Footprint Center, with the three triples representing a new season-high total. Crowder has suited up in each of the Bucks' first 11 games out of the All-Star break and has played between 13 and 25 minutes in those contests. As a tertiary scorer for Milwaukee who doesn't contribute much in the way of defensive stats, Crowder likely won't warrant much attention in the majority of fantasy leagues unless his playing time picks up dramatically.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jae Crowder scores 11 points in return game to Phoenix, Bucks win Jae Crowder scores 11 points in his return game Tuesday night to Phoenix in helping the Bucks top the Suns.

MARCH 15, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

NBA fines Brook Lopez $25,000, suspends Trey Lyles one game for altercation

Lyles will serve his suspension Wednesday when the Kings visit the Chicago Bulls.

MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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