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.