BREAKING: Bucks Brook Lopez and George Hill Close to Return

First reported by Marc J. Spears, Milwaukee Bucks players Brook Lopez and George Hill are closing to returning for the Milwaukee Bucks’.

There is growing optimism that Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) and guard George Hill (neck) could return to action next week, sources tell @andscape_ @espn.

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) March 13, 2022

Lopez

This news doesn’t come as a huge surprise for Lopez.  The Bucks organization has remained adamant that Brook Lopez would return to the lineup before the playoffs. Lopez was recently reported to have underwent 5-on-5 practices.

#Bucks center Brook Lopez came through his week of 5-on-5 practices OK.

Head coach Mike Budenholzer offered this today in San Francisco: "I would say he's getting close."

— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) March 13, 2022

Brook Lopez has appeared in only one game this season before needing back surgery.  As an integral part of Milwaukee’s championship run, Lopez final step will to get his body and conditioning ready for the final games of the season.

Hill

As for George Hill, he hasn’t played in a game since January 28th.

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, on George Hill:

"Similar (to Brook). He's close. He had a good day yesterday. I think he's come through it well. So, I would say they're both doing really well and they're both close."

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) March 13, 2022