The Milwaukee Bucks are jockeying for seeding in the tight Eastern Conference standings. Now, some reinforcements might be on the way to help with that cause.
Milwaukee is optimistic that center Brook Lopez and guard George Hill might be able to return from injuries in the next week. That would be a boon to a Bucks team that has been short on depth most of the season.
Lopez hasn’t played since opening night. He underwent back surgery in early-December. He’s recently returned to practices with hopes of playing before the end of the regular season.
Hill has been out since late-January with a neck injury. The 35-year-old combo guard has missed 27 games this season, including Milwaukee’s last 17 contests.