Livingston (ankle) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.
As expected, Livingston has been upgraded from probable to available. However, except for Jae Crowder (hip), the Bucks will be at full strength, so Livingston may not be part of Milwaukee's rotation.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: On the mend
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Livingston (ankle) is probable to play Wednesday against Boston.
Livingston has missed Milwaukee's last five games due to a left ankle sprain. Livingston, Damian Lillard (oblique) and MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) are all listed as probable, which could bring the Bucks to full strength with the exception of Jae Crowder (groin).
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Will remain out Monday
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Livingston (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Livingston will miss a fifth straight game due to a left ankle sprain. It's unclear when he'll return to action, but his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Boston.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Remains out
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Livingston (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Livingston will miss his third straight game Friday due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Dallas.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Cleared for Tuesday
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Livingston (ankle) will play in Tuesday's preseason game versus Memphis, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Livingston will take the court for his non-Summer League NBA debut Tuesday. The 19-year-old will attempt to carve out a depth role as a defense-first combo forward.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Back at practice Monday
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Livingston (ankle) participated in Monday's practice session, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Livingston was unavailable for Sunday's preseason game against the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain, but he was back on the practice court a day later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Tuesday's preseason tilt against Memphis.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Scores efficient 22 points
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Livingston registered 22 points (9-14 FG, 0-3 3PT, 4-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 32 minutes of Saturday's 92-84 loss to the Kings during Summer League.
Livingston was a focal point of Milwaukee's offense Saturday, leading the team with 22 points and connecting on nine of his 11 attempts from two-point range. Though the Kentucky product's jumper is a work in progress, Livingston has shown a lot to like this summer as a defender. Regardless, he'll likely spend most of his 2023-24 campaign in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Inks four-year deal
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Livingston signed a four-year contract with the Bucks on Sunday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Livingston, the final selection of the 2023 NBA Draft, agreed to a deal that includes a $2.41 million team option for 2026-27. The 6-foot-6 forward won't turn 20 years old until October and is likely viewed as a developmental option who isn't expected to contribute at the NBA level as a rookie. Instead, look for the Kentucky product to see the majority of his playing time with the G League's Wisconsin Herd in 2023-24.
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Bucks' Chris Livingston: Chosen by Milwaukee with final pick
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Livingston was selected by the Bucks with the 58th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Livingston was part of the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2023 following his lone season at Kentucky, where he averaged 6.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 22.3 minutes per game. The 19-year-old isn't a particularly effective shooter but has decent size and athleticism and will attempt to develop at the professional level.
