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Bucks' Kevin Porter Jr. To Undergo Meniscus Procedure, Out About Four Weeks

The guard was injured during return-to-play work from an ankle sprain, shifting lead duties toward Ryan Rollins.

Overview

  • Milwaukee said Porter tore the meniscus in his right knee during Thursday’s return-to-play training and will have a minor orthopedic procedure.
  • The team announced the update Friday night and set an estimated recovery timeline of approximately four weeks without a firm return date.
  • Porter has been out since spraining his left ankle in the Oct. 22 season opener against the Wizards, where he exited after nine minutes.
  • He entered the season with expectations to handle primary ballhandling after Damian Lillard was waived, following averages of 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists last season.
  • With Porter sidelined, Ryan Rollins delivered 32 points and 8 assists in a 120–110 win over the Warriors on Thursday, reinforcing a shift in backcourt responsibilities.