Tyler Smith Injury News & Updates

The Bucks waived Smith on Sunday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

A second-rounder from the 2024 NBA Draft, Smith is now free to pursue opportunities elsewhere with the Bucks selecting Amir Coffey for their final roster spot. Smith made 23 regular-season appearances for the Bucks in 2024-25 with 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.3 minutes per contest.

Smith racked 21 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and five rebounds across 25 minutes during Friday's Summer League loss to the Heat.

Smith finished his stint in the Las Vegas Summer League on a high note. The 20-year-old was highly efficient from beyond the arc, shooting 66.6 percent from deep.

Smith (ankle) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Nuggets.

Smith was slowed by an ankle injury down the stretch of the 2024-25 postseason, but he's returned to health in time for Summer League. He should be in line for plenty of opportunities as part of the starting five Thursday night.

Smith accumulated 20 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 140-133 overtime victory over the Pistons.

There was nothing on the line for either team in the regular-season finale, so Smith saw a significant workload for only the second time in his brief career and produced career highs in points and made three-pointers. The 2024 second-round pick should return to his spot at the end of the bench when the Bucks begin their playoff run Saturday in Indiana.

Smith (ankle) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Smith missed the Bucks' last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale. The Bucks are set to rest multiple rotational players due to being locked in as the No. 5 seed in the East, so Smith figures to see a good chunk of playing time after not being a part of the rotation for much of the season.

Smith (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons.

Smith will miss his second straight contest Friday due to a sprained right ankle. Smith's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Detroit.

Smith (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Smith is not typically a rotation player for the Bucks, so his expected absence won't create many waves in the rotation.

Smith (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Pelicans.

Smith is typically not a rotation player for the Bucks, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

Smith played the final 3:21 of Thursday's 118-89 win over the Lakers, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one foul and no other statistics.

Smith had missed two straight games last week due to back spasms, but he was cleared to play ahead of Saturday's 126-119 win over the Pacers. He didn't appear in that contest, but Smith has now seen garbage-time run in two of the Bucks' last three games, logging five minutes in total. Even though Bobby Portis (suspension) won't be eligible to play until April 8 and Jericho Sims (thumb) is out for the remainder of the regular season, the Bucks haven't opened up a spot in the rotation for Smith or another player to play backup center. Instead, head coach Doc Rivers looks like he'll continue to stagger Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo at center and run small-ball lineups when either big man is off the court.

Smith (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Smith is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to a back injury. The rookie second-round pick has received little playing time at the NBA level, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any waves in the Milwaukee rotation.

Smith (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Smith missed Tuesday's game due to his back injury, and was marked doubtful coming in to Thursday before officially ruled out. However, since all of Milwaukee's main contributors are cleared to play against the Lakers, Smith likely wouldn't have played anyway. Smith's next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Pacers.

Smith (back) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.

Smith has missed 13 of the Bucks' last 15 games and is trending toward sitting out Thursday against Los Angeles. The 20-year-old rookie averages just 4.9 minutes per game, meaning his absence wouldn't make much of an impact from a fantasy perspective.

Smith (back) will not play Tuesday against the Pacers.

Smith will miss his 13th game out of the last 15 for Milwaukee. He's a fringe rotation player, however, so his absence won't make many waves in fantasy basketball.

Smith (back) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Smith has missed 12 of the Bucks' last 14 games and could miss Tuesday's game in Indiana. However, Smith's potential absence won't have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, as he is averaging just 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game this season.

The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.

Smith returned to the NBA after a brief stint in the G League. The rookie forward has received inconsistent playing time for the Bucks this season, so he will likely return to the G League in the near future.

The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Smith appeared in the Herd's 107-101 loss to the College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, posting 10 points (2-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 28 minutes. The rookie has received little playing time at the NBA level, averaging 3.1 points across 5.2 minutes per game over 14 regular-season appearances.

The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Smith continues to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. The rookie forward is averaging 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.9 minutes across his 14 appearances for the Herd this season.

The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Smith posted six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and two steals across 16 minutes in Saturday's 118-105 G League loss to the Salt Lake City Stars before having been recalled. The rookie hasn't received many minutes at the NBA level, and he should continue to see the majority of his playing time with the Herd in the G League.

The Bucks assigned Smith (illness) to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Wednesday.

Smith has missed Milwaukee's previous two outings due to an illness. However, the rookie forward will have the opportunity to return to action in the G League, where he is averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 24.2 minutes across 12 appearances.

Smith (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

After being sent home with a non-COVID illness Monday, Smith will remain off the court for the Bucks on Tuesday. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Spurs, although Smith is not guaranteed to enter Milwaukee's rotation once he's cleared to return.

Smith (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

The Bucks have also sent Smith home Monday as he nurses an illness, so the forward is facing an uphill battle to be available for Tuesday's game in Portland. That said, Smith's absence against Utah is unlikely to have a major impact on Milwaukee's rotation.

Smith is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to an illness.

Smith was recalled to the Bucks on Thursday and appeared in each of the last two games for a total of five minutes, but he now finds himself on the injury report with an illness. If he is ultimately unable to suit up, it wouldn't have an impact on the rotation.

The Bucks recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday. He then tallied six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and two rebounds in four minutes during Thursday's 125-96 win over the Heat.

Smith has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League this season. However, the rookie forward has not made consecutive NBA appearances since doing so on Nov. 7 and 8.

The Bucks assigned Smith to the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Thursday.

Smith tallied two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in four minutes during Milwaukee's most recent outing against Chicago on Monday. However, the rookie big man will head back to the Herd in hopes of receiving extended playing time.

Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.

Smith will be a depth option for Monday's game against the Bulls. He's made a total of 10 brief appearances at the NBA level this season.

Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.

Smith will be available to provide emergency depth for the Bucks on Tuesday against Orlando. He's played 10 games at the NBA level this season with an average of 3.4 minutes per contest.

Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.

Smith has consistently floated between the NBA and G League this season, but most of his game reps have been with the Herd.

Smith (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Smith won't suit up while dealing with a non-COVID illness. The rookie's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation as he has yet to surpass double-digit minutes through nine regular-season outings.

Smith (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Smith isn't typically in the rotation for the Bucks, so his status won't impact many fantasy leagues.

Smith was recalled from the Bucks' G League affiliate Saturday.

Smith was seemingly called back up to the Bucks ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat. The rookie forward appeared in Saturday's 86-77 G League win over the Windy City Bulls, during which he posted 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and a block across 29 minutes.

The Bucks assigned Smith to their G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd on Saturday.

Smith has bounced back and forth between the NBA and G League this season, though he hasn't logged a minute with the Bucks since Nov. 12. The 2024 second-round draft pick should play a featured role with the Herd.

Smith was recalled from the Bucks' G League affiliate Friday.

Smith will rejoin the Bucks ahead of their game against the Pacers on Friday. The rookie hasn't played in the club's last four outings, and he has averaged 2.5 points across 3.6 minutes per game in eight regular-season appearances.

Milwaukee recalled Smith from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.

Smith was able to get some quality minutes Tuesday against the Skyforce, logging 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes. Now that he's back with the Bucks, he's not a lock to crack the rotation.

Smith posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two blocks in eight minutes during Friday's 116-94 loss to the Knicks.

During Friday's blowout, Smith took advantage of his opportunity and set season highs in points, rebounds, blocks and minutes played. He's appeared in seven of Milwaukee's first nine games, but this was the first time he played more than five minutes.

Smith won't start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers.

With most of Milwaukee's regular resting, Smith drew a spot start during the preseason finale. However, aside from Khris Middleton (ankle), the Bucks are healthy, so Smith isn't guaranteed playing time against Philadelphia.

Smith posted seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) and 10 rebounds across 17 minutes in Thursday's 109-84 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

The 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had some notable moments and looked active on the glass, pacing the team in that category. Don't expect him to carve a regular rotation role once the 2024-25 regular season rolls around, though, and it wouldn't be surprising if he starts the season in the G League instead of being part of the NBA roster.

Smith is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks.

The Bucks are resting most of their regulars for the preseason finale, meaning Smith will get the chance to impress the coaching staff. Smith was the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Smith signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Bucks on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

According to Scotto, only the first two seasons of the deal are guaranteed, while the third year is non-guaranteed and the fourth year is a team option. The No. 33 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old Smith was one of the few bright spots of G League Ignite squad that went 2-32 during the 2023-24 season. The 6-foot-9 forward appeared in 43 total games between the regular season and G League Showcase Cup, shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range while averaging 13.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in only 22.2 minutes per contest. Smith will likely be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Milwaukee rotation heading into training camp, but on a Bucks team that's lacking in quality frontcourt depth, it wouldn't be surprising if he plays meaningful minutes at some point during his rookie season.

Smith was selected by the Bucks with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Smith played for the G League Ignite during the 2023-24 campaign and averaged 13.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over 27 regular-season appearances. He shot 36.4 percent from beyond the arc on 4.0 three-point attempts per game and is a solid contributor in the post. It seems unlikely that the 19-year-old will be an immediate part of the rotation for the Bucks, and he could continue to develop in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd during the 2024-25 campaign.