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  • Picks up option for 2024-25
    Ball (knee) has picked up the $21.4 million player option in his contract for the 2024-25 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Ball continues to work toward a potential comeback before he hits the open market next summer, as he signed an original four-year, $80 million free agent deal in 2021, so it was a no-brainer for him to pick up this option. Ball hasn't logged minutes at the NBA level since Jan. 2022, but both the player and the organization are hopeful he'll be able to step on the hardwood at some point during the 2024-25 campaign. Rotowire.com Today, 1:33 pm
     
  • Logs 12 minutes Friday
    Thompson posted two points (1-3 FG), two rebounds and one block across 12 minutes during Friday's 103-96 loss to the Magic in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Thompson played as the primary backup behind Evan Mobley, something that Cleveland fans may be hoping will not happen again. Other than providing additional size, Thompson rarely has much of an impact on the court in the late stages of his career. Jarrett Allen (ribs) will almost certainly be doing everything possible to make it back for Game 7. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:04 pm
     
  • Rare appearance Wednesday
    Brown contributed no counting stats over six minutes during Wednesday's 123-93 loss to Dallas in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Brown logged six minutes in the loss, a rare appearance and one that should not be happening at this time of the year. The Clippers were blown out by the Mavericks in front of their home fans and are now on the brink of elimination. Rotowire.com Thursday, 2:53 am
     
  • Fails to score in seven minutes
    Jackson chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist across seven minutes during Tuesday's 115-92 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

    Advice: Jackson played limited minutes off the bench as the Bucks took care of business in front of a vocal home crowd. Strictly used as a depth piece, Jackson is not someone we should expect to see on the court for any significant amount of time moving forward. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 10:38 pm
     
  • Pops for nine points in loss
    Mills closed Monday's 102-88 loss to Boston in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes.

    Advice: Mills played a few extra minutes in the loss as the Heat fell to the Celtics in Game 4. Although they managed to win away from home in Game 2, there is a decent chance this series will come to an end Wednesday. Beyond this season, it's hard to see Mills having any sustainable fantasy value. Rotowire.com Monday, 11:43 pm
     
  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (ankle) cleared to play
    Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (left ankle sprain) will play in Game 4 against the Thunder on Monday.

    Advice: JRE played a total of five minutes over the first two games of this series, with all of that coming in the blowout loss in Game 2. He’ll like only see the floor in this game if the score gets lopsided. Rotoworld Monday, 4:41 pm
     
  • Available for Game 4
    Robinson-Earl (ankle) has been cleared to play in Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.

    Advice: Robinson-Earl was added to the injury report as a game-time call due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be available to take the floor if called upon. He hasn't had much of a role so far in this series, logging only five minutes in Game 2. Rotowire.com Monday, 4:11 pm
     
  • Chris Livingston active vs. Pacers Tuesday
    Chris Livingston has been upgraded from out active for Tuesday’s Bucks-Pacers game.

    Advice: Livingston has been sidelined by an illness as of late but his removal from the injury report won’t make him relevant. He’s not part of the Bucks’ rotation when healthy. Rotoworld Monday, 4:01 pm
     
  • Not listed on injury report
    Livingston (illness) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.

    Advice: Livingston missed Games 3 and 4 due to an illness but is cleared for Game 5. However, the second-round rookie isn't guaranteed playing time and has seen only four minutes, which all came during a Game 2 blowout loss, in the opening-round series. Rotowire.com Monday, 3:48 pm