Bucks vs. Lakers Injury Report: Quentin Grimes Out as Milwaukee Awaits Update

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Myles Turner when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Turner is out for rest as Milwaukee completes a back-to-back following Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks.

Los Angeles will also be missing a rotation contributor. Quentin Grimes is out with a right finger sprain, leaving JJ Redick with perimeter minutes and defensive assignments to redistribute.

The Lakers enter at 10-2 and are pursuing their seventh consecutive victory. Milwaukee is 1-10 after its 117-85 defeat in New York, extending its losing streak to seven games.

Turner’s absence removes a floor-spacing center and rim protector from Milwaukee’s available options. The Bucks will need to cover his minutes while finding combinations that can defend the paint and finish possessions.

Kel’el Ware could take on a larger role. Taylor Jenkins praised Ware’s defensive activity, screen setting and offensive involvement after Tuesday’s game, identifying his third-quarter performance as something to build upon.

That opportunity comes with responsibility. Milwaukee needs consistent communication and rebounding from its frontcourt, particularly against a Lakers offense that can force defenders into difficult decisions around the basket.

Without Turner, the Bucks also lose a center who can pull an opposing big man away from the rim. Their remaining groups will need purposeful movement and effective screening to create room for drives.

Grimes’ absence leaves Los Angeles needing contributions from its other perimeter players. Collin Sexton could handle additional responsibility as Redick adjusts the rotation.

Replacing Grimes involves more than covering his scoring. The Lakers will also need to account for his defensive assignments and ability to provide spacing without controlling the ball.

Walker Kessler is listed as available with a left finger splint. His presence gives Los Angeles its starting center against a Milwaukee frontcourt missing Turner.

For the Bucks, keeping Kessler occupied defensively and away from easy finishing opportunities will require coordinated execution.

Tyler Herro missed Tuesday’s game with a right knee contusion. His status for Wednesday was unresolved in the earlier verified report and remains unconfirmed in the information available for this update.

Turner’s rest designation should not be interpreted as clarification of Herro’s availability. Milwaukee’s complete report is still needed to establish the rest of its available rotation.

A Herro return would provide another scoring and ballhandling option. If he remains sidelined, the Bucks will need others to create advantages and keep the offense moving.

Milwaukee averages 106.3 points per game, the NBA’s second-lowest mark, while shooting 43.0% from the field. The Bucks attempt 43.6 threes per game but convert only 33.8%.

They also average 13.3 offensive rebounds, giving them a way to generate additional chances. Maintaining that production without Turner will require contributions across the lineup.

For Los Angeles, protecting the ball and securing rebounds can prevent Milwaukee from gaining extra opportunities. For the Bucks, sharper execution becomes even more important with their starting center unavailable.