Sims is not in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Heat on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sims made his first start of the season Monday against the Trail Blazers, though he played just 11 minutes and finished with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound. He'll come off the bench for Wednesday's tilt while Gary Trent enters the Bucks' starting five.

Sims is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Sims will join the first unit for the first time this season given the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin). Bobby Portis drew a pair of starts in Milwaukee's previous two matchups without Antetokounmpo, but it'll be Sims who gets a look Monday evening. He's averaging 2.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his last five appearances off the bench.

Sims recorded two points (1-2 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 111-100 loss to Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

After logging two DNPs, Sims saw the court for 18 minutes, presumably due to the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). Unless injuries keep the Bucks' frontcourt from playing, Sims will likely not see the court during meaningful minutes.

Sims recorded three rebounds over seven minutes during Tuesday's 128-100 loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Although Sims is the backup center in Milwaukee, his minutes are often limited with the Bucks opting to go smaller -- Bobby Portis is also utilized at center. Across five appearances, Sims has averaged 4.4 minutes per contest.

Sims accumulated two points (1-1 FG) and one block across eight minutes during Sunday's 118-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

With three regular-season games in the books, Sims has made two appearances so far with an average of 4.7 minutes per contest. At least while Myles Turner and Bobby Portis are active, there won't be many minutes available.

Sims agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal includes a player option for the second season. Sims will compete for the backup center role in Milwaukee behind the recently acquired Myles Turner. In 53 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, Sims produced averages of 1.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 11.9 minutes across 53 appearances.

Sims finished Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with four points (2-2 FG) and five rebounds across 11 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Sims was used sparingly by the Bucks during the regular season and the playoffs. In 53 regular-season appearances, Sims produced 1.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per game. Sims, along with veteran center Brook Lopez, will both hit the free agent market this offseason.

Sims (thumb) played 10 minutes Saturday in the Bucks' 117-98 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series, finishing with two rebounds and one block.

EDGE Analysis

After requiring surgery March 17 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and missing the final 15 games of the regular season, Sims showed enough improvement over the past week to gain clearance for the Bucks' postseason opener. Though Bobby Portis returned from his 25-game suspension at the tail end of the regular season to bolster the Bucks' frontcourt depth, head coach Doc Rivers was still able to find a spot in the rotation for Sims, who handled a light role off the bench while starting center Brook Lopez was limited to 21 minutes. Unless a 20-to-25-minute role becomes the norm for Lopez, Sims likely won't see his role increase as the series unfolds, and he could even be at risk of falling out of the rotation entirely. Damian Lillard has been cleared to resume on-court work after he had been diagnosed in March with a blood clot in his right calf, and if he's back in action for Game 2 on Tuesday, he would likely poach minutes from Sims and a few other supporting players.

Sims (thumb) is not listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Sims underwent thumb surgery March 17 and missed the remainder of the regular season, but he's available for the start of the Bucks' postseason run. The 26-year-old's role in the playoffs remains uncertain, as Bobby Portis served as Brook Lopez's primary backup to close the regular season, but Sims' availability is still a noteworthy development.

Sims (thumb) is expected to be available for Saturday's first-round playoff game against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing thumb surgery in mid-March, Sims participated in most of Tuesday's practice and appears to be on the cusp of returning to the court. Milwaukee's official injury report should provide an official designation on the 2021 second-rounder's status when it becomes available. That said, Sims would likely be facing a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play Saturday, and Bobby Portis has since rejoined the Bucks following a suspension to play the backup center role behind Brook Lopez.