With nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo still shelved due to a lingering calf injury, perpetual Milwaukee Bucks Sixth Man of the Year contender Bobby Portis will now miss most of the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a surprising suspension.

Bobby’s not a drug user,” Rivers said. “I hate that it just says that you flunked the drug policy. And so when people read that, the first place they go is the

Forward Bobby Portis has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league's anti-drug protocol - How will the Milwaukee Bucks replace his production?

A defensive-minded player, Jericho Sims was scoreless in his first two games with the Bucks, but a big dunk Sunday could be a boost to his confidence.

Bobby Portis turned into a bigger part of the team while he was out. Now, Portis will be out for a while after receiving a suspension for a banned substance. He will miss the next 25 games because of the suspension.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in his return after missing six games with a strained calf and Milwaukee rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Clippers on Thursday night.