Milwaukee NBA News: Kevin Porter Jr. Injury Update
In Milwaukee, NBA news is notably focused on the status of Kevin Porter Jr.. The head coach of the Bucks, Doc Rivers, announced that Porter will be sidelined indefinitely due to an oblique injury, which has kept him from participating in the recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the severity of the situation, Rivers did not offer a timeline for the guard/forward’s return, stating:
“He’s not going to play anytime soon, I can tell you that, but we don’t know how long he’ll be out.”
The troublesome injury reportedly originated several games back, with Rivers mentioning that Porter had been playing while coping with discomfort. Rivers remarked:
“You could see him in the last two or three games grabbing it.”
This statement followed a routine pregame press conference, where he revealed that an MRI taken yesterday confirmed the strain.
Porter’s Season Performance
Porter, who is 25 years old, has had quite a season thus far, averaging 16.8 points per game, alongside five rebounds and a leading 7.4 assists over his 28 appearances. His scoring prowess places him second on the Bucks. This news comes as Porter is still recovering from a challenging stretch earlier this season, during which he missed 19 games due to various injuries—including a left ankle sprain sustained during the season opener and a subsequent right knee injury that required surgery for a meniscus tear.
Additional Team Setbacks
Additionally, the Bucks faced another setback on Wednesday with Myles Turner also unable to play due to a sprained left ankle, with Rivers labeling Turner’s condition as day to day. As the Bucks navigate these injuries, the team will need to adjust its strategies moving forward.
