TYLER SMITH NEWS

Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Milwaukee

Milwaukee faces Indiana in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Saturday Smith (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Smith is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a back injury. The rookie second-round pick has received little playing time at the NBA level, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the Milwaukee rotation.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Thursday Smith (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith missed Tuesday's game due to his back injury, and was marked doubtful coming in to Thursday before officially ruled out. However, since all of Milwaukee's main contributors are cleared to play against the Lakers, Smith likely wouldn't have played anyway. Smith's next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Pacers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Smith (back) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Smith has missed 13 of the Bucks' last 15 games and is trending toward sitting out Thursday against Los Angeles. The 20-year-old rookie averages just 4.9 minutes per game, meaning his absence wouldn't make much of an impact from a fantasy perspective.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Milwaukee will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Milwaukee Bucks play Los Angeles

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Indiana Smith (back) will not play Tuesday against the Pacers.

Impact Smith will miss his 13th game out of the last 15 for Milwaukee. He's a fringe rotation player, however, so his absence won't make many waves in fantasy basketball.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indiana Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Smith has missed 12 of the Bucks' last 14 games and could miss Tuesday's game in Indiana. However, Smith's potential absence won't have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, as he is averaging just 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.

Impact Smith returned to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. The rookie forward has received inconsistent playing time for the Bucks this season, so he will likely return to the G League in the near future.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Milwaukee on Saturday The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Impact Smith appeared in the Herd's 107-101 loss to the College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, posting 10 points (2-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 28 minutes. The rookie has received little playing time at the NBA level, averaging 3.1 points across 5.2 minutes per game over 14 regular-season appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to G League The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Impact Smith continues to alternate between the NBA and the G League. The rookie forward is averaging 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.9 minutes across his 14 appearances for the Herd this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to G League The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Impact Smith continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. The rookie forward is averaging 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.9 minutes across his 14 appearances for the Herd this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to parent club on Saturday The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Impact Smith posted six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 16 minutes in Saturday's 118-105 G League loss to the Salt Lake City Stars before having been recalled. The rookie hasn't received many minutes at the NBA level, and he should continue to see the majority of his playing time with the Herd in the G League.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Bucks assigned Smith (illness) to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.

Impact Smith has missed Milwaukee's previous two outings due to an illness. However, the rookie forward will have the opportunity to return to action in the G League, where he is averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 24.2 minutes across 12 appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Smith (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact After being sent home with a non-COVID illness Monday, Smith will remain off the court for the Bucks on Tuesday. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Spurs, although Smith is not guaranteed to enter Milwaukee's rotation once he's cleared to return.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Smith (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Bucks have also sent Smith home Monday as he nurses an illness, so the forward is facing an uphill battle to be available for Tuesday's game in Portland. That said, Smith's absence against Utah is unlikely to have a major impact on Milwaukee's rotation.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Smith is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to an illness.

Impact Smith was recalled to the Bucks on Thursday and appeared in each of the last two games for a total of five minutes, but he now finds himself on the injury report with an illness. If he is ultimately unable to suit up, it wouldn't have an impact on the rotation.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to parent club The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday. He then tallied six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in four minutes during Thursday's 125-96 win...

Impact Smith has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League this season. However, the rookie forward has not made consecutive NBA appearances since doing so on Nov. 7 and 8.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday.

Impact Smith tallied two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in four minutes during Milwaukee's most recent outing against Chicago on Monday. However, the rookie big man will head back to the Herd in hopes of receiving extended playing time.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with parent club Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.

Impact Smith will be a depth option for Monday's game against the Bulls. He's made a total of 10 brief appearances at the NBA level this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Milwaukee Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.

Impact Smith will be available to provide emergency depth for the Bucks on Tuesday against Orlando. He's played 10 games at the NBA level this season with an average of 3.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.

Impact Smith has consistently floated between the NBA and G League this season, but most of his game reps have been with the Herd.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Smith won't suit up while dealing with a non-COVID illness. The rookie's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation as he has yet to surpass double-digit minutes through nine regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Smith (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Impact Smith isn't typically in the rotation for the Bucks, so his status won't impact many fantasy leagues.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League Smith was recalled from the Bucks' G League affiliate Saturday.

Impact Smith was seemingly called back up to the Bucks ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat. The rookie forward appeared in Saturday's 86-77 G League win over the Windy City Bulls before being promoted to the parent club in Milwaukee, during which he posted 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and a block across 29 minutes.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to G League The Bucks assigned Smith to their G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Impact Smith has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League this season, though he hasn't logged a minute with the Bucks since Nov. 12. The 2024 second-round draft pick should play a featured role with the Herd.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE