When is brook lopez returning from injury

Lopez back is out Friday against the Knicks. As expected, Lopez's back issue continues to keep him out, and he wasn't able to practice Thursday. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Wizards. Coach Mike Budenholzer did not have an update regarding the center's back, so it's safe to assume Lopez will sit out again Friday.

If that's the case, it will mark an eighth straight absence. Lopez back has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons. Lopez missed the Bucks ' back-to-back this past weekend, and he will be sidelined for at least one more game as he battles a back issue.

Milwaukee elected to start Thanasis Antetokounmpo at power forward and move Giannis Antetokounmpo to center, which is likely what they will do Tuesday. Bobby Portis is also expected to see increased minutes in a reserve role during Lopez's absence. Lopez back is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Jazz. Just as head coach Mike Budenholzer suggested would be the case heading into the weekend, Lopez will remain sidelined for both legs of the Bucks ' back-to-back set.

Lopez has been sidelined with a back issue since the regular-season opener and doesn't look like he'll be ready to go for either leg of the Bucks' upcoming back-to-back set. During Lopez's absence, Milwaukee has elected to go small with Giannis Antetokounmpo starting at center. Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis could get extended minutes off the bench while Lopez remains out. Lopez back will not play Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

This will be the fourth straight absence for the big man, who tweaked his back against the Nets on Opening Night. The Bucks should finally get some reinforcements, however, as both Bobby Portis hamstring and Semi Ojeleye calf are listed as probable Wednesday. Lopez is managing a sore back, and the Bucks want to give him ample time to recover to avoid having the injury morph into a recurring issue that bothers him throughout the season.

With Lopez set to miss his third straight game Monday, Giannis Antetokounmpo could pick up another start at center if Bobby Portis hamstring is unable to make his season debut. Lopez back has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs. Lopez and Bobby Portis hamstring will be out for a second straight game, leaving Milwaukee shorthanded in the frontcourt. As a result, Jordan Nwora, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely see additional run once again.

Lopez and Bobby Portis hamstring are both out, as is Semi Ojeleye calf , so the Bucks are extremely thin in the frontcourt. That could mean extended minutes for Giannis Antetokounmpo at center, which would open up time for Jordan Nwora, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and rookie Sandro Mamukelashvili.

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Not unexpected given the back-to-back. He should be available tomorrow against the Heat. By Eric Nehm Oct 28, To wrap up his media availability, Antetokounmpo capped his final answer with an impassioned plea to Bucks center Brook Lopez , who missed his fourth straight game Wednesday night. We need you to rebound the ball, brother.

Antetokounmpo would never ask one of his teammates to come back from injury too soon and potentially risk further injury because he trusts the care with which the organization treats regular-season injuries, but he also understands the Bucks are not the same team without their 7-foot, pound anchor in the middle. Already a subscriber? Log In. Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page.

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