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April 3, 2026
Won't start Friday
Sims won't start Friday's game against Boston.
Analysis
With Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) back in the lineup, Sims will slide to the second unit. The big man has averaged 5.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 20.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.
April 3, 2026
Available versus Boston
Sims (knee) is available for Friday's game against Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Sims was listed as probable heading into this contest. While it's unknown what his role will be Friday, he should receive plenty of minutes, considering the Bucks are down Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Kevin Porter (knee), Bobby Portis (wrist), Gary Trent (hip) and Ryan Rollins (hip).
April 2, 2026
Expected to play Friday
Sims (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Boston.
Analysis
Sims has started in the Bucks' last three contests, most recently finishing with six points, 20 rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. While the 27-year-old is expected to suit up versus the Celtics, it's unknown if he'll remain in the starting lineup, considering Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are off the injury report.
March 29, 2026
Starting Sunday
Sims is in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Andre Jackson, Gary Trent, Ousmane Dieng and Larry Nance will round out the first unit for Sunday's game. As a starter this season, Sims has averaged 6.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
March 29, 2026
Double-double off bench in loss
Sims closed Saturday's 127-95 loss to San Antonio with 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench.
Analysis
It was the fourth double-double of the season for Sims and first since Feb. 25. The fifth-year center has been in and out of the starting five in March, starting five of his last 10 games and averaging 6.3 points, 5.5 boards and 1.5 assists in 21.5 minutes.