Bucks' Taurean Prince Sidelined Indefinitely with Herniated Disc

Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince has been sidelined indefinitely after an MRI revealed a herniated disc in his neck, the team announced on November 10, 2025. The 31-year-old reserve player missed the Bucks' last two games following an initial diagnosis of a neck strain, leaving the team to adjust its rotation early in the season.

Prince appeared in Milwaukee's first eight contests, contributing as a key bench option under head coach Doc Rivers. He averaged 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 21.1 minutes per game, while shooting 42.9 percent from three-point range on 3.5 attempts per contest. His efficiency from beyond the arc ranked third among the team's high-volume outside shooters, providing valuable spacing for the offense. Last season, Prince started 73 of 80 games for the Bucks, averaging 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 27.1 minutes, with a career-high 43.9 percent success rate on threes. He re-signed with Milwaukee this summer on a two-year veteran's minimum contract after stints with several NBA teams since entering the league as the 12th overall pick in 2016.

The Bucks' medical staff, in consultation with external specialists, will determine...