The NBA issued Portis a 25-game suspension Thursday for violating the league's anti-drug policy, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Portis' suspension stems from a positive test of the drug tramadol, a medication used to treat severe pain. According to Portis' agent, Mark Bartelstein, the veteran big man unintentionally took the banned drug with the belief that he was taking the medication Toradol, which is approved by the league. Portis won't appeal the suspension, which will go into effect beginning with Thursday's game against the Clippers. He'll be eligible to return to action April 8 against the Timberwolves while the Bucks have just four games remaining in the regular season, with his lengthy absence making him a drop candidate in nearly every redraft league. While Portis is out of the mix, the Bucks could have to rely more heavily on the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Taurean Prince, Brook Lopez and Andre Jackson to shoulder heavier minutes, while one or two of Pat Connaughton, Chris Livingston, Jericho Sims and Tyler Smith could end up becoming more regular fixtures in the rotation.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Cools off against Golden State
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Portis ended with seven points (3-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 125-111 loss to the Warriors.
Portis was on a heater coming into Monday's game, but he finally cooled off against the Warriors. His fantasy appeal will remain very high going forward, as the Bucks could be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for a while. Over his last four games, Portis has averaged 18.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't start Sunday
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Portis won't start Sunday's game against the 76ers.
After missing six games due to personal reasons, Portis drew back-to-back starts in Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) absence, totaling 49 points, 32 rebounds, 11 assists, four blocks and two steals. However, even with Antetokounmpo still sidelined, Portis will shift to the bench to make room for newcomer Kyle Kuzma. As a reserve this season (36 games), Portis has averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.3 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Game-high 26 points Friday
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Portis logged 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 115-110 loss to Atlanta.
Portis started for a second straight game Friday due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). Portis had another strong outing as a starter, leading both teams in points and rebounds while recording the second-most assists on the Bucks behind Damian Lillard (10). Portis will remain in Milwaukee's starting five against the 76ers on Sunday if Antetokounmpo is not cleared to return.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Dominant double-double in return
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Portis (personal) registered 23 points (10-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 17 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-102 win over the Hornets.
Portis returned Wednesday from a six-game absence due to a personal matter, and he was immediately placed into the Bucks' starting five due to the late scratch of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). He and Damian Lillard (29 points) gave Milwaukee enough firepower to make up for the absence of Antetokounmpo. If Antetokounmpo is cleared to play in the Bucks' next game Friday in Atlanta, Portis will likely move to the bench and see a big reduction in minutes.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Will start vs. Charlotte
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Portis will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) being a late scratch for Milwaukee.
Portis will be a starter for the Bucks on Wednesday for the sixth time this season due to Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) set to miss this game in Charlotte. The veteran big man is averaging 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field this season for Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Available against Hornets
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Portis (personal) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis has missed Milwaukee's last six games due to personal reasons, but the Bucks have upgraded the veteran big man from probable to available Wednesday. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) iffy to play against Charlotte, Portis could be in for an expanded role. Portis has averaged 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.6 minutes across his last nine appearances.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Probable for Wednesday
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Portis (personal) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Portis missed the past six games for the Bucks while tending to a personal matter. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is questionable, so Portis may need to step into a larger role upon his return, though it's unclear what his conditioning levels will be at.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not playing Monday
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Portis (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Portis will miss his sixth straight game while attending to a personal matter. The short-handed Bucks will be without Portis, Brook Lopez (back), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Damian Lillard (groin) and Khris Middleton (ankles) in the second game of a back-to-back set Monday. That opens the door for Gary Trent, Andre Jackson, Pat Connaughton, AJ Green and Taurean Prince to all take on increased roles against Oklahoma City.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Doubtful Monday
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Portis (personal) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Thunder, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis is likely to be sidelined, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (ankles) have been ruled out. The shorthanded Bucks will need increased contributions across the board, with players such as Gary Trent, Andre Jackson and Pat Connaughton all likely to take on heightened roles.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not returning Sunday
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Portis (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Portis will miss a fifth straight game while attending to a personal matter. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Thunder.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Ruled out for Friday
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Portis (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Portis will miss his fourth consecutive contest Friday due to personal reasons. With the big man remaining on the shelf, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson should continue to see increased playing time.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Another absence coming
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Portis (personal) will not play Tuesday against Portland.
Portis will be sidelined for a third straight game Tuesday. For now, it remains to be seen if he'll be available to return Friday against the Spurs. Taurean Prince and Gary Trent will likely continue to benefit in the meantime.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Not playing Monday
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Portis (personal) will not play Monday against the Jazz, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Portis will miss a second straight game due to personal reasons, and his next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against Portland. Taurean Prince and Gary Trent saw their playing time increase Saturday against the Clippers, and the duo will likely see additional time again Monday due to Portis' absence.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Won't play Saturday
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Portis is out for Saturday's game versus the Clippers due to personal reasons.
Portis will miss his first game since Nov. 13 due to personal reasons. Pat Connaughton and Tyler Smith are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Portis' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Utah.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Solid outing off bench Thursday
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Portis accumulated 16 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 125-96 victory over the Heat.
Portis put together a solid outing from Milwaukee's bench Thursday. After wrapping up December on a high note, the 29-year-old big man cooled down considerably in the month of January. Portis has averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes over his last 11 games, but he should remain locked in as the Bucks' sixth man as he looks to heat up going forward.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Logs 8/9 line in win
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Portis had eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 130-115 victory over the Kings.
Although Portis' shot volume wasn't high, he made a solid contribution and finished with the team's second-highest rebound total in a reserve role. His scoring has dipped slightly since running up a six-game double-digit scoring streak that began in late December, but his numbers of the glass remain consistent.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Leads bench in win Monday
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Portis racked up 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 128-104 win over Toronto.
The big man led Milwaukee's bench in points while finishing as the club's second-leading scorer behind Damian Lillard (25 points). Portis put together a solid bounce-back outing after scoring nine points in Saturday's loss to Portland, during which he shot only 4-for-11 from the floor and 1-for-4 from downtown. The 29-year-old forward has reached the double-digit mark in points in eight of his last 10 appearances, and in that 10-game span, he has also made two or more three-pointers in five games.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Returns to bench role
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Portis will head back to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Pacers with the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness).
Portis started the last four games for the Bucks with Antetokounmpo battling an illness. The veteran big man played well during this four-game span, recording two double-doubles and scoring a season-high 34 points in the win over the Wizards, which is four points shy of his career-high total of 38.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Solid two-way play Thursday
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Portis totaled 18 points (7-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Nets.
Portis has been trusted with a more prominent offensive role due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness), and the veteran has stepped up and has been playing at a high level in recent games. Even though Portis ended just two boards shy of recording what would've been his third consecutive double-double, his scoring numbers are worth highlighting in their own right, as Portis has posted at least 18 points in five of his last seven appearances regardless of whether he's come off the bench or started.
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