Bucks' Porter Jr. to undergo meniscus surgery, out four weeks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will undergo a minor orthopedic procedure to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to be sidelined for about four weeks, the team announced Friday. The injury occurred Thursday during oncourt return-to-play training as Porter was recovering from a sprained left ankle he suffered in the season opener.

Porter, 25, injured his ankle nine minutes into Milwaukee's season-opening win over the Washington Wizards after scoring 10 points in that brief appearance. He had not played since that game when he suffered the knee injury, prompting the planned procedure that the Bucks described as minor. The team said the timeline for his return is approximately four weeks, with additional updates to follow as he progresses through rehabilitation.

Porter re-signed with Milwaukee on a two-year deal over the summer and started at point guard on opening night. He averaged 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 30 games with the Bucks after being acquired at last season's trade deadline. Across the prior 45 games with the Los Angeles Clippers, he averaged 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Porter was the 30th and final pick in the...