Bucks' Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out for Saturday's Game

Kuzma will miss his third straight game due to an Achilles injury

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to an Achilles injury. Kuzma will now miss his third consecutive game, with his next chance to play coming on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. With Bobby Portis also sidelined with a wrist injury, Pete Nance is expected to continue seeing extended minutes, potentially even remaining in the starting lineup.

Why it matters

Kuzma's absence is a significant blow to the Bucks' lineup, as he has been a key contributor this season. His injury opens the door for other players like Nance to step up and fill the void, but the Bucks will miss Kuzma's scoring and playmaking abilities as they look to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

Kuzma has been dealing with an Achilles injury that has kept him out of the Bucks' last two games. The team has decided to hold him out of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs as well, giving him more time to recover. With Portis also sidelined, Nance is expected to continue seeing increased playing time and could even remain in the starting lineup.

  • Kuzma will miss his third straight game on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Kuzma's next chance to play will be on Sunday, March 29, 2026, against the Dallas Mavericks.

The players

Kyle Kuzma

A forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury.

Bobby Portis

A forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who is also out with a wrist injury.

Pete Nance

A player for the Milwaukee Bucks who is expected to see increased minutes and potentially remain in the starting lineup with Kuzma and Portis out.

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What’s next

Kuzma's status will be monitored closely, and the team will provide updates on his recovery and potential return to the lineup.

The takeaway

The Bucks will need to find a way to fill the void left by Kuzma's absence, with Nance and other role players being called upon to step up in his absence. The team's depth will be tested, but they will hope to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference standings until Kuzma and Portis can return to the lineup.