Sat Jan 11 | 19:07 | Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Sunday |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks. The star guard has been dealing with a calf contusion for a bit, but the injury hasn't significantly impacted Lillard, who has notched 25 or more points in all three outings this week. Lillard has shot close to 43 percent from deep since the turn of the year and should relish MSG's unique atmosphere on Sunday. However, a potential setback for Lillard would open up an opportunity for AJ Green and Ryan Rollins to take on more prominent roles in the rotation. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jan 10 | 18:15 | Damian Lillard Available For Friday |
Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports thatMilwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) will play against the Orlando Magic on Friday despite dealing with a left knee contusion. The 34-year-old veteran won't have any restrictions placed on him, as he collected 26 points, five rebounds, and eight assists across 35 minutes in the Bucks' 121-105 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should feel comfortable getting Lillard back in their lineups. |
Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jan 9 | 17:08 | Damian Lillard Likely Available For Friday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) will likely play against the Orlando Magic on Friday despite dealing with a left knee contusion. If he does suit up, the 34-year-old won't have any restrictions placed on him, as he posted 26 points, five rebounds, and eight assists across 35 minutes in the Bucks' 121-105 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should feel comfortable getting Lillard back in their lineups. |
Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 8 | 20:49 | Damian Lillard Upgraded To Available On Wednesday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The superstar guard was a late addition to the injury report due to a left calf contusion. Despite that, Lillard is available, but he might be on a minutes limit. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Bucks pull out Lillard early if the game gets out of hand. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should feel comfortable getting Lillard back in their lineups. |
Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Dec 28 2024 | 19:10 | Damian Lillard Will Return On Saturday Night |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf, illness) will return from a four-game absence for Saturday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 34-year-old has played well this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 37.1% shooting from behind the arc. But with Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) sidelined, Lillard could be even more productive, giving him added value for both redraft and DFS formats. |
Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Dec 27 2024 | 22:22 | Damian Lillard Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Saturday |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Saturday's matchup against Chicago. Lillard is trying to overcome an illness after missing a couple of games earlier with a calf injury. Ryan Rollins has offered decent production as Lillard's replacement in the starting unit, doing a little bit of everything. He finished Thursday's 111-105 loss to Brooklyn with seven points, four rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals. Delon Wright and AJ Green have also had larger roles in the rotation during Lillard's absence. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 25 2024 | 21:16 | Damian Lillard Questionable For Meeting With Nets |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (illness) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against Brooklyn. He's trying to overcome an illness to avoid missing a fourth consecutive game. Lillard's health issues have given Ryan Rollins a chance to experience what life as an NBA starter feels like. He's made three starts across the season, averaging 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.7 steals in the role. Delon Wright and AJ Green also get extra playing opportunities with Lillard out. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 23 2024 | 16:32 | Damian Lillard Unavailable Monday Due To Illness |
According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) will not play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday due to a non-COVID-related illness. Lillard was already listed as doubtful going into Monday after missing two consecutive games due to a right calf strain. While the 34-year-old is sidelined, players like Delon Wright, Ryan Rollins and AJ Green may see an uptick in minutes on the floor. |
Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Dec 21 2024 | 17:51 | Damian Lillard Ruled Out On Saturday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard(calf) won't suit up Saturday versus the Washington Wizards due to a right calf strain. Lillard will miss a second consecutive game since posting 23 points and shooting 5-for-10 from behind the arc in the NBA Cup final on Tuesday. AJ Greenstarted in place of Lillard on Friday and will likely get the nod to start again on Saturday. Delon Wright could also see more action as well against the Wizards. |
Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Dec 19 2024 | 23:05 | Damian Lillard Ruled Out On Friday Night |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) won't play on Friday versus the Cavaliers. He's been dealing with a right calf strain. However, it didn't keep him off the floor for Milwaukee's win over OKC on Tuesday night to capture the NBA Cup. He played well, too, finishing with 23 points and shooting 5-for-10 from behind the arc. With Lillard out on Friday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) should do most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end. But Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, and Taurean Prince could see a substantial increase in scoring opportunities. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 17 2024 | 20:08 | Damian Lillard Cleared For Action On Tuesday Night |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (calf) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup final versus OKC. The veteran has a contusion on his right calf. However, after missing practice on Monday, he is good to go. Lillard has played well this season, averaging 25.7 points, 7.5 assists, and 37.1% from behind the arc. With Khris Middleton (illness) unable to get on the floor, Lillard could be even more productive against Oklahoma City. |
Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 17 2024 | 09:37 | Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Cup Final |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) has been listed as probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup final against Oklahoma City. The veteran star didn't practice on Monday, leaving a question mark hanging over him, but it looks like he will be good to go for the big game. Lillard played a vital role in last week's quarterfinal win against Orlando and also had a fine game against Atlanta in the semifinal. He will enter Monday's action with averages of 25.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals for the month. The Thunder are among the top defensive teams in the league and allow the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing point guards. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 16 2024 | 16:43 | Damian Lillard Misses Practice On Monday |
According toBrett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard(undisclosed) missed practice on Monday. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Lillard's absence was "precautionary." Fantasy managers should wait until the team releases their official injury report and see what Lillard is dealing with. However, expect the 34-year-old to suit up in Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against the Thunder. Managers should feel safe having him in their fantasy lineup if he plays, as the veteran guard is averaging 25.7 points per contest. |
Source: Brett Siegel | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 18 2024 | 18:34 | Damian Lillard Returning On Monday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (concussion) has been cleared to suit up for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. Lillard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games while in the league's concussion protocol. His return will push Delon Wright back to the bench where he won't have ideal streaming value. The expectation is that Lillard will see his full workload during his first game back. Fantasy managers should feel safe about getting Lillard back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off. Lillard is averaging 26 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 35 minutes per game. He has been one of the best guards in the league this season. |
Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Nov 17 2024 | 19:32 | Damian Lillard Should Return On Monday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (concussion) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. It looks like Lillard is on the verge of returning after missing each of the last three games while in concussion protocol. Delon Wright has been starting with Lillard out, but he hasn't done much with the increased playing time. He's a solid defensive player, but doesn't bring much to the table on offense. That being said, Wright won't be worth streaming once Lillard returns to the court. Fantasy managers should check back before tip-off, but Lillard should be good to go for Monday. |
Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Nov 16 2024 | 03:27 | Damian Lillard Sidelined Again On Saturday |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (concussion) won't play on Saturday afternoon against the Charlotte Hornets. The multi-time All-Star will miss his third-straight contest, so his next chance to return to the floor will be on Monday against the Houston Rockets. Without question, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), coming off a 59-point performance in Wednesday's overtime win over the Detroit Pistons, should continue to see more scoring chances. The same can be said for Taurean Prince, who had 15 points in that one. On the other hand, Delon Wright, who started on Wednesday night but finished without a point, can be left out of any fantasy lineup until he proves he's capable of taking advantage of his expanded workload. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Nov 11 2024 | 21:34 | Damian Lillard In Concussion Protocol, Out Tuesday Against Raptors |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Lillard has yet to miss a game this season and his presence will be missed in Milwaukee's first in-season tournament game. The 34-year-old is averaging 26.0 PPG and 6.6 APG for the struggling Bucks. With Lillard out, expect Ryan Rollins or Delon Wright to get more minutes. Wright had been getting bench minutes to start the season but had gotten demoted over the last three games where Rollins has taken over. Rollins has yet to start a game in his three-year NBA career. With volatility at the point guard role, fantasy managers and DFS players should instead expect Giannis Antetokounmpo to produce more, especially from an assists perspective. |
Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Aug 19 2024 | 09:07 | Damian Lillard Confident Of Big Bounce-Back Campaign |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard struggled by his standards in his debut campaign with the team but is confident that he can regain the form he previously had playing in Portland. "I'm not a player that's breaking down," Lillard told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I live a clean, good, healthy life so I can do it. I can do the same (expletive) I did two, three years ago. I can do it right now." Lillard's rebounding and assists remained around the same level he had with the Trail Blazers, but his scoring numbers nose-dived in 2023-24 due to poor shooting efficiency. If Lillard can boost his shooting numbers back up to his career average levels in the upcoming campaign, he should become a regular 30-point scorer again. |
Source: Jim Owczarski | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 2 2024 | 21:30 | Damian Lillard Plays Well In Return |
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) was back in the lineup for Thursday's playoff meeting with Indiana after missing a few contests with an Achilles injury. He played well, scoring a game-high 28 points while shooting 7-for-16 from the field and 4-for-12 from deep. Unfortunately, Lillard's return didn't help, as the Pacers got the win to eliminate the Bucks from the postseason. Lillard has been one of the league's most potent scorers for years. However, the 33-year-old took a step backward in his first season with the Bucks, averaging 24.3 points, nearly eight fewer than he had in his final season in Portland. On a positive note, he logged 73 games during the regular season, his most since 2017-18. But it appears Lillard is starting to regress statistically, so his fantasy ranking for next season won't be as favorable. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu May 2 2024 | 17:26 | Damian Lillard Back For Bucks On Thursday |
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) will play in Game 6 against Indiana on Thursday. Milwaukee gets its superstar guard back after Lillard sat out two games with an Achilles injury. He's set to play a huge role on Thursday as the Bucks try to fight off elimination once again. Lillard is averaging 32.3 points and 5.3 assists in the series, shooting 44.4 percent from outside. |
Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |