Overview
- Jericho Sims sustained a thumb injury during Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers and played through it the next day against the Thunder.
- On Monday, Sims underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Sims is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, likely returning in time for the playoffs starting April 19.
- Sims has played 14 games for the Bucks since being acquired at the trade deadline, filling a key backup role in the absence of Bobby Portis due to suspension.
- The Bucks, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference, are navigating a critical stretch of games with limited frontcourt depth as they aim to secure playoff positioning.