Bucks center Myles Turner is a potential Lakers target.
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Bucks center Myles Turner is a potential Lakers target.
The Milwaukee Bucks announced an additional starter who could be missing for their next upcoming game. Already without their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is dealing with hypertension in his left knee and a bone bruise, the team Tweeted an additional potential starter who might not suit up.
“Injury Update: Myles Turner (Right Calf Soreness) is questionable for tonight’s game at Portland,” the team Tweeted ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
This was an update to their previous Tweet about the injury list for the game:
Injury Report – March 25 at Portland
Out:
Alex Antetokounmpo (Two-Way)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (L Knee Hyperextension; Bone Bruise)
Gary Harris (L Groin Contusion)
Kevin Porter Jr. (R Knee Synovitis)
Questionable:
Kyle Kuzma (R Achilles Soreness)
Bobby Portis Jr. (R Wrist Sprain)
A Look Ahead at the Bucks-Blazers Game
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With so many key players either not playing or playing through injuries, Milwaukee enters tonight’s matchup significantly short-handed and at a disadvantage. Antetokounmpo’s absence alone dramatically shifts the Buck’s identity, but potentially missing another starter in Turner would further thin out the lineup.
Turner has been a steady presence in the frontcourt with rim protection and floor spacing, which is even more important while Antetokounmpo is unavailable. If Turner cannot go or is severely limited, Milwaukee will likely need to rely on a mix of younger players and role contributors.
It also doesn’t help that the Blazers (36-37), who are currently ninth in the Western Conference standings, still have a season to play for. They could possibly move up to the seventh seed in the conference standings by the end of the regular season, or drop as low as 10th. This would drastically impact their matchup in a play-in game.
For a struggling Bucks team, Wednesday night’s game is another test of depth, resilience, and a chance to continue to look beyond the final 10 games and into next year. Translate: players further down the rotation may see increased minutes.
Dissecting the Bucks 2025-26 Season
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot under the basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12)
GettyMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot under the basket in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12).
With just 10 games left in the regular season and the Bucks 8.5 games back from the last NBA Playoffs play-in spot, held by the Miami Heat, Milwaukee’s season is all but over. The Bucks have lost seven of their last 10 games.
Injuries have plagued the Bucks’ 2025-26 season, including at the end with multiple expected starters unable to play.
Heading into the offseason, where the Bucks will likely face important decisions about the direction of the franchise. That isn’t just what they might do with new signings in free agency and the upcoming NBA Draft, but also if they choose to move on from any of their key players to kickstart a potential rebuild.