Chat Sports
Bucks news

Fansided · Dec 15, 2025

Elite defensive intangible is shared by the Bucks' young backcourt duo

Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. have each broken out in their expanded roles for the Milwaukee Bucks this season, and their disruptiveness on the defensive end is a big reason why.

Ryan Rollins vs. the Phoenix Suns | Stacy Revere/GettyImagesThe Milwaukee Bucks' duo of Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. has been among the best in the league at forcing deflections this year, showcasing active hands at the point of attack and a knack for disrupting passing lanes. For a team that's been searching for its defensive identity without two-way superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, it's been a major boost.

Defensive breakout giving Bucks some optimism

Full story at Fansided

Chat Sports on YouTube

Chat Sports TV

NFL Daily | NBA Now | CFB Now

Subscribe

More Bucks news

Ryan Rollins’ regression is firmly the biggest disappointment of Bucks’ season Fansided · 16h Fischer’s Latest: Nets, Porter Jr., Pacers, Clippers, Bucks, Trade Strategy Hoops Rumors · 18h Bucks Reacts Survey Results: When it come to the Giannis trade, fans are on the fence Brew Hoop · 20h Kyle Kuzma is filling Giannis' shoes, but it's not how the Bucks would like Fansided · 21h Jaime Jaquez Jr. proving he’s the least of Bucks’ worries Fansided · 22h Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Bigs peform, team forgets how to make free throws Brew Hoop · 22h All Bucks news