Bobby Portis enters league health and safety protocols

Bobby Portis, an integral piece to the Milwaukee Bucks' resurgent play as of late, will now be sidelined in the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: Stepping up into a starting role as Brook Lopez remains sidelined, Bobby Portis is putting together a career-best season. Averaging 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.2% on threes, Portis is once again showcasing how valuable he is to the championship formula in Milwaukee.

Without Lopez due to injury, plus Giannis Antetokounmpo and Portis being in COVID-19 protocols, the Bucks will be struggling mightily with their frontcourt depth. DeMarcus Cousins, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Sandro Mamukelashvili will now be called upon to log heavy minutes for Milwaukee.