Porter closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 47 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
With Damian Lillard (Achilles) on the shelf, Porter was inserted into the starting lineup as part of several rotation tweaks by coach Doc Rivers. For the most part, he had a decent showing alongside AJ Green in the backcourt. Porter holds a $2.55 million player option for 2025-26, and he could find himself with a lot of fantasy upside if he sticks around with the Bucks in the absence of Lillard.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Starting Game 5
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Porter will start in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
Porter has come off the bench for the first four games of the series but will enter the starting lineup with Damian Lillard (Achilles) out. The 24-year-old has played significant minutes against the Pacers, averaging 25.8 minutes along with 11.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game in the series.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Pours in 23 points in loss
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Porter closed with 23 points (9-17 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and two steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 129-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Porter led Milwaukee's second unit in points during the loss, finishing as the club's second-leading scorer. The 24-year-old played a series-high 33 minutes after Damian Lillard (lower leg) exited the game in the first quarter. With the Bucks trailing 3-1, they'll need Porter to step up, especially if Lillard remains sidelined. Porter has averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals across 25.8 minutes per game during the first round.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Plays well off bench
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Porter contributed nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and three assists in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Porter was a bright spot off the bench for Milwaukee, but saw a total of just 15 minutes. Meanwhile, Gary Trent logged 30 minutes off the bench but had four points on 1-of-4 shooting. With the Bucks trailing 0-2, it will be interesting to see what tweaks coach Doc Rivers will make to his rotation.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Good to go for Game 1
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Porter (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Porter sat out Milwaukee's regular-season finale but is set to play Saturday. Porter has averaged 16.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Won't play Sunday
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Porter (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Porter will join five other Bucks players on the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he should be available for the start of the postseason. Jamaree Bouyea and Andre Jackson should see a significant increase in playing time in Porter's absence.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Porter is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to a right wrist sprain.
Porter joins a long list of Milwaukee players expected to sit out Sunday's regular-season finale. If Porter is ultimately downgraded to out, Ryan Rollins (shoulder) and Jamaree Bouyea are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Stellar two-way performance in win
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Porter ended with 20 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and five steals over 23 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 win over New Orleans.
Porter tallied a game-high mark in steals against the Pelicans, tying the career high that he set in the Bucks' win over Minnesota on Tuesday. The 24-year-old guard also posted at least 20 points for a fourth straight game, marking his seventh such performance on the season. Porter has emerged as one of Milwaukee's top options off the bench due to Damian Lillard (calf) being sidelined -- a trend that will likely continue heading into the playoffs.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Strikes for 21 off bench
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Porter totaled 21 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and five steals across 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 110-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
Milwaukee got some big performances from second-unit players Porter and Bobby Portis (18 points, 10 boards) as the team erased a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Porter has scored 20 or more points in three straight games, and over his last 15 appearances (two starts), he's averaged 13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Retreating to bench
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Porter isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Ryan Rollins will replace Porter in the starting lineup Tuesday. Porter has averaged 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 21.2 minutes across his previous 10 starting appearances.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Productive in starting role
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Porter amassed 20 points (8-18 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-107 win over the Pelicans.
Porter, who's seen an increased role off the bench due to Damian Lillard (calf) being sidelined, was one of several Milwaukee players who embraced a bigger role on offense due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) on Sunday. Porter had a 24-point output off the bench in the first leg of this back-to-back set against Miami on Saturday and was stellar as a starter Sunday. He's tallied 20 or more points in three of his last five outings, averaging 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in that span.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Will start vs. New Orleans
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Porter will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Porter will make his fourth start of the season for the Bucks on Sunday in New Orleans, resulting in Ryan Rollins heading to the bench. In his three previous starts, Porter averaged 19.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and 26.7 percent from deep.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Sniffs triple-double
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Porter notched 24 points (8-16 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds and eight assists over 40 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime win over the Heat.
Ryan Rollins got the start Saturday but was limited to 14 minutes, meaning Porter saw most of the backcourt minutes, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver one of his best outings of the season. Aside from grabbing a season-high mark in rebounds, Porter also surpassed the 20-point plateau for the fourth time this season and finished just two dimes away from a triple-double. It wouldn't be surprising if Porter moves to the starting unit against the Pelicans on Sunday in the second leg of this back-to-back set.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Strikes for season-high 28
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Porter provided 28 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 145-124 loss to the Hawks.
The 24-year-old guard set a new season scoring high in an efficient performance. Porter has taken on a larger role in the Bucks backcourt while Damian Lillard (calf) has been out of action, playing at least 22 minutes in four of the last five games and averaging 13.0 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 boards, 1.2 threes and 0.8 steals in 23.2 minutes a contest over that stretch. Lillard lacks a timeline for his return as he deals with a blood clot, but Porter hasn't yet shown he can provide consistent production, making him a better option as an upside dart throw in large DFS tournaments.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Back to bench role
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Porter will come off the bench for the Bucks on Friday against the Knicks.
Porter got the starting nod for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets but will be in the second unit Friday against New York. Instead, Ryan Rollins will be Milwaukee's starting point guard. In 63 games in a reserve role this season, Porter is averaging 9.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 43.2 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Solid stat line in starting role
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Porter recorded 12 points (5-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and eight assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to the Nuggets.
Porter moved to the starting lineup due to the absence of Damian Lillard (calf), who's out indefinitely, meaning he might remain in the first unit for the time being. Porter has scored in double digits in five of his last eight contests, and he might experience an uptick in his usage rate if he stays in a starting role going forward.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Set to start against Denver
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Porter will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com reports.
Porter will be a starter for the third time during the 2024-25 campaign. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 22.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from deep as a member of the first unit this season.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Scores in double figures
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Porter finished Sunday's 121-105 loss to Oklahoma City with 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes.
Porter has been highly productive in limited minutes off the bench for Milwaukee. Over his last eight outings, Porter has produced 12.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in just 17.8 minutes per contest. He could be very valuable as a streamer down the stretch if the Bucks dial back their starters to keep them fresh for the playoffs.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Will play against Pacers
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Porter (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Porter is one of several players who were listed as game-time decisions for Saturday's contest, but the floor general will suit up and should see his regular role off the bench. Porter has been operating as the Bucks' backup point guard behind Damian Lillard.
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Bucks' Kevin Porter: Likely to play against Indiana
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Porter is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.
Despite dealing with a sprained left ankle, Porter isn't expected to miss Saturday's contest. If Porter is ultimately upgraded to available, he will likely continue to operate as Milwaukee's backup point guard to Damian Lillard (groin).
