What happened: Bobby Portis was added late to the Milwaukee Bucks' injury report and ruled out for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to left rib costochondritis. Bucks coach Doc Rivers confirmed Portis is out alongside Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis) and Gary Harris (left groin contusion). This marks Portis' fourth missed game this season.
Why it matters: Portis provides key bench scoring and rebounding (13.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG), and his absence strains Milwaukee's frontcourt depth during a crucial stretch for playoff seeding. Historically, the Bucks are 2-0 without Portis this year with improved offensive rating.
By the numbers: Bobby Portis 2025-26 (61 GP): 24.0 MPG | 13.3 PPG | 6.3 RPG | 1.5 APG | 10.8 FGA Bucks w/o Portis (2 GP): Record 2-0 (100%); ORtg 132.0 (+20.3); DRtg 121.6 (+4.7); NRtg +10.4 (+15.6) Beneficiaries: Pete Nance (+11.6 PPG to 15.5, +12.6 MPG); AJ Green (+8.9 PPG to 18.5)
What to watch: Watch Portis' status for upcoming games including vs. Clippers on March 23; monitor minutes for Nance and Green.