
Porter replaced Ryan Rollins in the Bucks' starting lineup on Wednesday, providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. However, he shot 33.3 percent from the field, including an 0-of-4 night from three. The lineup change may have benefitted Rollins, who spent more time playing against reserves. He finished 17 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers in 18 minutes. Fantasy managers who decided to stream Porter should hold onto him, especially with Damian Lillard (calf) out indefinitely.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said it would take "a committee" of players to fill Damian Lillard's void and offered his "emotional support" to the star guard, who is sidelined with deep vein thrombosis in his right calf.
In addition to Damian Lillard, the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Wednesday's game. Bucks coach Doc Rivers has also removed Ryan Rollins from the starting lineup, inserting Porter and Trent. While Trent possesses the safer fantasy floor, both players are worth streaming in this spot.
Antetokounmpo was already out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. The good news is that Rivers expects the former MVP to be available for Milwaukee's next game, Friday night, against the Knicks. The absences of Giannis and Damian Lillard (calf) raise Gary Trent Jr.'s fantasy ceiling, making him a player worth streaming in standard leagues. Kevin Porter Jr. will be worth a look in deeper leagues, but Trent is the player who should be targeted.
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, LeBron James talks with Pat McAfee on his issue with Stephen A. Smith, Damian Lillard out indefinitely and Jimmy Butler's return to Miami.