Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will undergo a “minor orthopedic procedure” to address a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss around four weeks, the team announced today (via Twitter).
Porter, who was working his way back from a left ankle sprain, suffered the knee injury while doing on-court training on Thursday, per the Bucks.
The 30th and final first-round pick in the 2019 draft, Porter was Milwaukee’s starting point guard on opening night after re-signing with the team on a two-year deal over the summer. He sustained the ankle injury just nine minutes into his season debut, however, and now his return will be pushed back several more weeks as a result of the meniscus tear.
A talented yet enigmatic figure, the 25-year-old Porter has been involved in several off-court incidents over the years, both before and after he was drafted. He missed the entire 2023/24 season following a domestic violence incident, which resulted in an NBA investigation that reportedly concluded in July.
Porter’s NBA return last season got off to a slow start with the Clippers, but he played very well after being traded to the Bucks in February, averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 19.9 minutes per game while shooting 49.4% from the floor, including 40.8% on threes.
As we’ve noted multiple times recently, Ryan Rollins has been taking full advantage of his extended playing time with Porter sidelined. Free agent addition Cole Anthony has also played well off the bench in his first season with Milwaukee. The Bucks are currently 4-1.
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