Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday produced his best performance of the season on Wednesday, leading all scorers with 26 points and dishing out 14 assists in a 114-99 win over Indiana. He shot 12-for-18 from the field and added four rebounds to his collection with one steal and two turnovers in 33 minutes. The Bucks were without both Giannis Antetokounmpo (health and safety protocols) and Khris Middleton (knee) here, and Holiday performed very well without his costars. He's having a very good month overall and should shine again on Friday against the Pelicans, who are hopeless defensively.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday scored 20 points during a 117-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday. The 31-year-old shot 8-for-16 from the field, including 2-for-3 from deep, and 2-for-3 from the line. The UCLA product also chipped in with eight assists and three steals across 33 minutes. While no longer enjoying his lead guard days, Holiday still provides steady production across all categories outside of blocks. On the season, Holiday is averaging 15.8 points, 4.6 boards, 6.1 assists, 1.7 triples, and 1.3 steals while shooting 46.4% from the field and 71.1% from the line. In 23 games, this was just the guard's sixth performance of 20-plus points.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 26 points in Thursday's loss to Toronto, adding six rebounds and eight assists to his tally with one block and five turnovers. He finished with 10-for-19 shooting from the field and hit 4-for-5 from outside. Holiday carried a bigger role on offense because Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) had the night off. The 31-year-old gets a lot fewer scoring opportunities when the Greek Freak is in the lineup, although it's worth mentioning that Holiday has enjoyed a couple of outings alongside him lately, scoring 22 points against Detroit and 23 points against Indiana. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a lot from Holiday in the next matchup against Miami. The Heat have produced the best defensive numbers in the league against opposing point guards this season, limiting them to 38 percent shooting and 16.9 points per 48 minutes.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday produced a nice all-around performance in Sunday's win over Indiana, racking up 23 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal with one turnover in 31 minutes. His shooting was off from downtown with a 1-for-7 effort but Holiday's overall performance from the field was just fine with 11-for-21 shooting. He's been stroking it well from outside recently, so this is likely just a blip for him. Holiday should be involved in a fun battle with LaMelo Ball next, with the Bucks going for their eighth consecutive win on Wednesday against Charlotte. He'll need to produce a big defensive performance and thus his offensive numbers might suffer.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday excelled as a playmaker in Friday's loss to the Celtics. Holiday dished out 13 assists with just three turnovers while adding six rebounds and three steals- the positive of his performance. Unfortunately, he endured an awful shooting performance, making just 6 of 25 shots from the field and 1 of 12 three-pointers. The veteran guard's season got off to a rough start, but he isn't going to continue shooting the ball like that, plus the assist and steal numbers are there. Fantasy managers in need of a point guard could float out some offers for Holiday.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (ankle, illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. The organization is hopeful Holiday can return here after missing the last five contests. His return would send George Hill back to the bench and he'd lose most of his streaming appeal. It sounds like Holiday will play here, but fantasy managers should check back before game time just in case something changes.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been bumped up to probable to participate in Friday's game against the Knicks. Holiday has been bit by the injury bug during the early portion of the year, having been sidelined for the past five games. In his absence, George Hill has entered fantasy relevance, but he would return to a reserve role upon Holiday's green light. In the two games that Holiday has played this season, he has combined for just 43 minutes, so Milwaukee stands to keep his minutes capped out of the gate, particularly against a tenacious Knicks defense. Even so, the one-time All-Star is a must-start in all season-long formats, so long as his status doesn't swing in the opposite direction by Friday night.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) could return to action on Friday against the Knicks after a five-game absence. Holiday has been dealing with a sprained left ankle, and reportedly hasn't been feeling well on top of that, with the Bucks content to take things slow with him following his quick turnaround this summer. The veteran guard could be needed now more than ever, as Milwaukee is down Khris Middleton- who is currently in quarantine. Holiday's return would bump George Hill back to a bench role, effectively diminishing his DFS value.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) is out for Tuesday's divisional showdown against Detroit. This will mark the veteran's fifth straight absence and sixth of the year as he continues to be burdened by a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will come on Friday night against the visiting New York Knicks, so hopefully, he will be good to go by then. With Khris Middleton out while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19 and Brook Lopez (back) also in line to miss another one, George Hill, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and Pat Connaughton may once again make appearances in the starting lineup. While they are all hit or miss type fantasy options, they should be considered viable streaming options in deeper formats.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) and power forward Bobby Portis (hamstring) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This will be the second game Holiday has missed this year. He is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Portis, meanwhile, has yet to make his season debut. The team will also be without Brook Lopez (back) in the game, so they'll be significantly shorthanded. George Hill will likely start at point guard and Giannis Antetokounmpo figures to serve as the team's primary center throughout the game.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) is listed as doubtful on the injury report for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Holiday suffered a right heel injury during the team's season opener. He missed a game before returning to action on Saturday. However, another injury has come up as the injury report for Monday's game states that he has a left ankle sprain. George Hill will likely take Holiday's place in the starting lineup for Monday's game, assuming Holiday is indeed out. Holiday has played well so far, albeit in limited minutes. Through two games, he's shot 11-for-16 from the field, including 5-for-8 from three-point range.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) is available for Sunday's contest in San Antonio. The veteran sustained a bruised heel during the opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets and was held out of action during the blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. With Holiday back in the mix, George Hill's fantasy ceiling will drop to some degree, although he should continue to get minutes from off the bench. However, rookie Justin Robinson probably won't see the floor much, if at all, and Grayson Allen could see a slight dip in production on the offensive end.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (heel) is once again trending toward making a return to action, this time for Saturday's contest against San Antonio. The Bucks remained extremely cautious with their PG early in the year by holding him out of Thursday's game, which allowed George Hill to nab a start. When active, Holiday remains a must-start in all fantasy formats, but it's worth checking back prior to tip-off to make sure that Milwaukee does not again pull back the reins at the eleventh hour.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The MRI on his heel came back clean, but it sounds like the team is going to hold him out as a precaution. Holiday was listed as probable, but the fact he is dealing with a thigh contusion as well is enough for the Bucks to take the cautious approach. Grayson Allen, Jordan Nwora, George Hill and Pat Connaughton should all see increased roles in this one. There isn't a ton of streaming appeal here, but Connaughton could be worth a look on Thursday.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (heel) has been deemed probable to play in Thursday's game against Miami after departing the season opener due to a heel contusion. George Hill is on hand to serve as his primary backup, and he would stand to see an elevated role if Holiday trends in the wrong direction. But a quick return from Holiday, who averaged 19 PPG last year vs. the Heat, would bode well for Milwaukee's offense picking up where it left off in the first contest, having dropped 127 points. Holiday remains a must-start in all formats when healthy due to his nightly multi-category contributions.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (heel) will not return Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Holiday suffered a right heel contusion in the first half which forced him out of the contest. George Hill will likely start the second half while Grayson Allen and Pat Connaughton should see more run. The Bucks will likely release more news after the game on the severity of the injury.

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) and point guard Jrue Holiday (knee) will both make their preseason debuts in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is slated to make his preseason debut in the game as well. All three players have been dealing with minor injuries and all three are expected to be on an undisclosed minutes limit for Sunday's game. The defending champs have no need to push their veterans this preseason. We should see a good amount of Jordan Nwora, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Sandro Mamukelashvili on the floor for the Bucks once again on Sunday.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (knee) and forward Khris Middleton (hamstring) won't play during the preseason outing against Memphis. Both men are expected to be ready in time to begin the regular season. However, in the meantime, they will join Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (hamstring) as those who are out against the Grizzlies. As a result, Grayson Allen, George Hill, Jordan Nwora, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo will enter the starting lineup on Tuesday evening.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and a swap of multiple draft choices, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no trade can become official until Aug. 6. The trade, first reported by ESPN, sends New Orleans' 10th and 40th overall draft choices to Memphis for the Grizzlies' 17th and 51st overall picks this year. Memphis also will receive a protected 2022 first-round choice from New Orleans. The deal comes on the heels of New Orleans' decision to hire Willie Green, their third head coach in three seasons, as the franchise faces mounting pressure to inspire confidence in star forward Zion Williamson after missing the playoffs his first two NBA campaigns. Valanciunas has played nine seasons in the NBA, averaging 12.9 and 9.2 points per game. The 29-year-old center from... [More]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe and an exchange of first-round choices in this week's draft, a person familiar with the situation said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because no trade can become official until Aug. 6. The trade, first reported by ESPN, sends New Orleans' 10th and 40th overall draft choices to Memphis for the Grizzlies' 17th and 51st overall picks this year. Memphis also will receive a protected 2022 first-round choice from New Orleans. The deal comes on the heels of New Orleans' decision to hired new coach Willie Green and as the franchise faces mounting pressure to inspire confidence in star forward Zion Williamson after missing the playoffs with two different coaches in each of his first two NBA seasons. Valanciunas has played nine seasons in the NBA, averaging 12.9 and 9.2 points per game.... [More]