As the Milwaukee Bucks gear up for the start of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers later this week, we’ve been getting updates about player availability in drips and drabs. For example, Damian Lillard was deemed a “miss” for the start of the playoffs earlier today as he works his way back from his DVT diagnosis. The other Buck sidelined by injury who has been eying a possible return for the postseason is one Jericho Sims. Per head coach Doc Rivers, it seems the bench center will be reporting for duty this weekend:
Sims has been out of commission since mid-March having sustained a torn ligament in his right thumb sustained, somewhat ironically, during a victory over the Indiana Pacers.