Welcome to the new world! In this world, Luka Doncic plays for the Lakers, and Anthony Davis plays for the Mavs. Yes, if you just woke up, that’s the buzzing news since midnight. Amid this shocking news, the league is open for a fresh day in the regular season. Tonight, the Bucks with literally 5 players available on the roster take on the in-form Memphis Grizzlies. Yes, you read that right.
Following their first away trip in the Western Conference, the Milwaukee side returned for a lone home game against Ja Morant & Co. Moreover, this is also an interesting game to watch out for, as trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler and Bobby Portis Jr. have taken shape with only 4 days remaining before the deadline.
But before that, let’s look at the players listed in the Bucks’ injury report:
Bobby Portis Jr.
OUT
Personal reason
Khris Middleton
Probable
Ankle
Taurean Prince
Probable
Right patella tendinopathy
Brook Lopez
Probable
Back
Damian Lillard
Probable
Groin
Gary Trent Jr.
Probable
Hip
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Probable
Knee
Liam Robbins
OUT
Ankle
Apart from Bobby Portis Jr., everyone on the report has an injury. Well, the report wasn’t surprising at all, considering Coach Doc Rivers’ statement after the loss against the Spurs. Speaking of the team’s tired legs, he added, “He (Brook Lopez) looked tired. I thought the whole team did, in a lot of ways, but I mean we’re asking too much out of them.” Anyway, with 6 of them added to the Probable category, we can expect most of them to show up for the game.
Despite the injury woes in Wisconsin, there is something more important to look into which is the Bobby Portis trade drama. The reserve forward has been on the trade block for quite some time. Even he was in the reports involving Butler’s trade to Milwaukee but it was far-fetched. However, the situation has taken a drastic turn. With the Heat’s urgency to trade Butler before the deadline, the star’s price has fallen, making the Bucks’ trade surely possible. So, we can expect a trade coming in anytime soon.
Bobby Portis Jr. vs the Grizzlies: Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
There’s nothing really to predict with the number of players available in the Bucks roster. We know for a fact that this isn’t going to be the lineup that will show up tonight, as the team listed 6 players in the probable category. Moreover, the Grizzlies without Ja Morant stole a close win against the Houston Rockets. The team that defeated the Cavs twice. So, the Grizzlies are riding high on confidence and will look to take an easy win tonight.
STARTING LINEUP
SECOND UNIT
THIRD UNIT
PG
AJ Green
Delon Wright
–
SG
Andre Jackson Jr.
Ray Rollins
–
SF
Pat Connaughton
–
–
PF
–
–
–
C
–
–
–
*Players mentioned above were the ones not listed on the injury report.
On the other hand, the Bucks fans will closely look out for new updates from Shams Charania. Probably, he is typing out the update as we anticipate it. Will Butler make it to the Bucks? Let us know in the comments below.
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