Bucks Guard Kevin Porter Jr. Undergoes Knee Surgery

25-year-old will miss remainder of 2026 NBA season after procedure

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss the rest of the 2026 NBA season, the team announced. The 25-year-old last played on March 17 and has averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 38 games this season.

Why it matters

Porter's injury is a significant setback for the Bucks, who are looking to make another deep playoff run after winning the NBA championship in 2025. The team will now need to adjust its rotation and find ways to replace Porter's production on both ends of the floor.

The details

The surgery was performed on Tuesday in Vail, Colorado by Dr. Tom Hackett at The Steadman Clinic. Porter has been sidelined since March 17 due to the knee issue.

  • Porter last played on March 17, 2026.
  • The surgery was performed on April 7, 2026.

The players

Kevin Porter Jr.

A 25-year-old guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who has averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 38 games this season.

Dr. Tom Hackett

The surgeon who performed the arthroscopic surgery on Porter's right knee at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

Milwaukee Bucks

The NBA team that Porter plays for, who are looking to make another deep playoff run after winning the championship in 2025.

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What’s next

The Bucks will need to adjust their rotation and find ways to replace Porter's production on both ends of the floor for the remainder of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Porter's injury is a significant setback for the Bucks, who will have to find ways to overcome the loss of their starting guard as they push for another championship run.