Bucks injury report
Lillard is questionable with a hamstring issue - good thing he did the 3 point contest and played in the all-star game instead of being able to rest.
Giannis is questionable despite not playing for 3 weeks.
Jackson Jr. is questionable with a wrist injury - probably a result of the dunk contest.
Portis is suspended.
Portis is suspended for taking the wrong painkiller. He thought he was taking Toradol but instead took Tramadol (which is a banned substance).
This seems extreme for misusing something that is not a PED or otherwise illegal.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story...ing-anti-drug-policy
So, if Giannis has to sit again, the only big they will have available besides Lopez is Jericho Sims?
Or, if that's too aggressive, what does "Doing everything reasonable to go for a Super Bowl win" look like to you?
For me, going for Dalman, DaVante, Adebo and Azeez Ojulari in free agency makes sense. They're all good players that shouldn't break the bank. Dalman would be an upgrade and center, Adams would add gravitas and reliability at receiver, Adebo is a solid corner who can play man, and Ojulari is a young guy, 24, who can play the role of pass rush specialist and may be cheaper than Mack or Chase Young.
In the draft it may be time to give up some future assets with the depth at D-line for an extra pick(s). The draft being in Green Bay is a nice "excuse" for the press conference optics, too.
Illinois comes to the Kohl Center to take on the Badgers tonight. Game time is 7:30 and can be watched on FS1. ESPN gives Bucky a 61.6% chance of winning Spread is Bucky - 3.5. The # 11 ranked Badgers are on a 4 game winning streak while Illinopis is getting a few votes in the rankings lost their last game vs. Michigan State. In that game the Illini were leading by 4 at the half but lost by 14. Should be a good game but I think Badgers prevail in the end.
F'UM BUCKY!!!!!!!!
Chris Paul was telling Wemby wait until they see this one 🤣 pic.twitter.com/T7lZISX8ep
— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (@HEATVSREFS) February 16, 2025
WHY WOULD CHRIS PAUL SO BLATANTLY TRY TO SUBVERT THE RULES AND SPIRIT OF THE SKILLS COMPETITION AND TRY TO MAKE A MOCKERY OF IT???? HE'S LONG BEEN THE HEAD OF THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 16, 2025
History could be changed tonight, as Tom Izzo looks for his Spartans to beat the Illini for Izzo's 354th win as a Big Ten Head Coach. A victory tonight, for the Spartans, moves Izzo ahead of Bobby Knight, in the wins column. Spartans are 19-5 overall, 10-3 in the Big 10 and the Illini are 17-8 overall, 9-6, in the Big 10. This game is on Fox.
Wisconsin plays at Mackey Arena against Purdon't. ESPN gives Badgers on a 39% chance of winning. Odds are Badgers + 5.5. No crappy preview at this time. Game can be viewed on CBS at noon CST.
F'UM BUCKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All right, you armchair GM’s, which free agents would you sign? I have marked those who are Exclusive Rights Free Agents.
FREE AGENTS:
As for me, my top priorities would be:
Whelan (P)
MacManus (K)
Bo Melton (WR)
Aron Mosby (DL)
After those 4, I would consider these guys:
Eric Wilson (LB)
McDuffie (LB)
Ballentine (CB)
Rochelle (CB)
T.J. Slayton (DL)
Zayne Anderson (S)
How about you guys?
Been to a few UW Madison hockey games back in the day…..now, watching on ESPN, shoot, might not be live. But it’s been exciting. It’s not the NFL but it’s action packed. 
Playing in Canada….ya know the 51st State. 