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Larry Sanders | Center/Forward

Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/21/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 235
College: Virginia Commonwealth
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Larry Sanders and Monta Ellis reportedly "nearly came to blows in the locker room after Game 3" of the Bucks playoff series against Miami, sources told CBS Sports.
It's awfully strange that this report would just come out now, so we're taking it with a grain of salt. The players had to be "separated," but the fight wasn't serious enough to prompt disciplinary action for either player. If that's the case, it sounds like this is being terribly overblown. Ellis reportedly "took umbrage" with Sanders saying the team needs to focus on the present and not next season, but it's a moot point with the Bucks watching from home. May 9 - 12:42 PM
Source: CBS Sports

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Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (ankle) is fully expected to play in Thursday's Game 3 vs. Miami.

"It's a little sore but as I move around it gets loose, so that's good," he said. "I think it will be feeling better." We don't expect Sanders to miss any time due to the injury, but it's another reminder that he's not at full strength right now.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 25 - 8:58 AM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (ankle) says he'll be good to go in time for Thursday's Game 3 against the Heat.

Sanders "tweaked" his ankle during Tuesday's Game 2 loss but downplayed the severity after the game. Sanders said Wednesday he's "too excited" to even think about missing Game 3 back in Milwaukee. We expect him to be just fine in time for Thursday night.
Source: CF Gardner on Twitter
Apr 24 - 5:52 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders was diagnosed with an ankle "tweak" after Tuesday's Game 2 loss.

It sounds like Sanders avoided a sprain and should be just fine for Game 3 in Milwaukee. Sanders said "I'll get better" when asked about his ankle, so we don't expect it to be an issue that lingers.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 24 - 8:54 AM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders suffered an ankle sprain in the fourth quarter and didn't leave the game on Tuesday, finishing with 14 points, six boards two assists and one block in 28 minutes.

He collided with Shane Battier and was limping a little, but Sanders said after the game that he is fine and just a little sore. Sanders had five fouls in both games against Miami, which has been an improved area for him with only 2.7 fouls per game after the All-Star break. He should be ready to go for Thursday.
Apr 23 - 10:29 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders played through his back injury in Sunday's Game 1 loss, but had just six points, five rebounds, one steal and no blocks.

John Henson came off the bench for six points and five rebounds, but like his teammate, didn't record a single blocked shot. The Bucks were second in the NBA in blocked shots this season at 6.7 per game, but didn't record a single one of them tonight. The Heat won 110-87 and it looks like the Bucks are going to be hard pressed to win a single game, let alone the entire series.
Related: John Henson
Apr 21 - 9:48 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) will play in Sunday's Game 1 against the Heat.

Sanders' back isn't 100 percent yet, but he's good enough to fight through it. If the Bucks have any shot of taking a game or two off the Heat, they'll have to dominate the interior. It's a tall task for the defensive-minded Sanders.
Source: Andrew Gruman on Twitter
Apr 19 - 3:22 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) said he'll be good to go for the postseason.

There was some concern about Sanders' back after he missed the Bucks' last four games. While the rest might've been somewhat precautionary, it stands to reason he'll be somewhat limited in the playoffs. Sanders had a breakout year, averaging 9.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in just 27 minutes per game. While Sanders could have success against the Heat in the first round, owners drafting fantasy playoff teams should keep in mind how short the series will likely be. If Larry's healthy, John Henson's playoff value will also take a hit.
Related: Larry Sanders
Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter
Apr 18 - 5:54 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) will not play against the Thunder on Wednesday night.

Sanders was considered questionable, but the Bucks are safely situated as the East's eight seed so it makes no sense to push Sanders in the regular-season finale. Hopefully a night off Wednesday means Sanders will be ready for Game 1 of the postseason. John Henson is a solid option for owners looking for a spot starter on the final night of the season.
Source: John Rohde on Twitter
Apr 17 - 7:17 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Thunder after being diagnosed with a lower back contusion.

Bucks announcer Ted Davis tweeted that Sanders "might" play, but it would still be a surprise given the Bucks are locked into the No. 8 seed and Milwaukee can't afford Sanders to have a lengthy absence. Beat writer CF Gardner tweeted Sanders would be a "game-time decision." John Henson remains a prime option for fantasy owners looking for a final push on the final day of the regular season.
Related: John Henson
Source: CF Gardner on Twitter
Apr 17 - 1:03 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders traveled to Chicago Tuesday to get a second opinion on his back injury.

Sanders has been bothered by his back since early February and he's going through a flare-up right now. He's scheduled to rejoin the team in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, but we'd be absolutely shocked if he suited up for that one as the Bucks are locked into the East's No. 8 seed. That means impressive rookie John Henson, who has averaged 11.7 points, 14.7 rebounds and 3.5 blocks over the last four games, will draw another start. Sanders' status for the first-round playoff series against the Heat is unclear.
Related: John Henson
Source: Charles Gardner on Twitter
Apr 16 - 2:53 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders' back injury is in the same area that was affected last time he fell and hurt his back, and it sounds like his regular season is over.

In other words, Sanders may have aggravated the previously existing issue. He sat out a third straight game on Monday and there is currently no timetable for his return, but with the Bucks locked into the No. 8 seed, it would be surprising to see him return for the final game of the regular season. "It's bothering him, so we've got our fingers crossed by the time we finish the game in OKC and come back, we're hoping we can have him for practice," Jim Boylan said. John Henson will continue to see his fantasy stock soar for the final game of the season.
Related: John Henson
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 16 - 9:25 AM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) will not play against the Nuggets on Monday.

The Bucks are being careful with their defensive linchpin and he might be done for the season. Sanders has been a bit of different player since the All-Star break, ranking sixth in blocks per game. On the other hand, he's shockingly just 49th in fouls per game in that span. John Henson will start and should be a solid play against the up-tempo Nuggets
Related: John Henson
Source: Bucks on Twitter
Apr 15 - 7:07 PM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

The Bucks will be cautious with Larry Sanders (back), and he's doubtful to play Monday vs. Denver.

Sanders has missed two straight games and was ruled out just before game-time on Saturday, and it's looking likely he'll be out on Monday as well. If he sits, John Henson should continue to fill in as the starter and has sky-high fantasy upside.
Related: John Henson
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 15 - 10:24 AM
Larry Sanders - F/C - Bucks

Larry Sanders (back) was ruled out just before game-time on Saturday.

Sanders was listed as doubtful, which shifted our attention to flavor-of-the-week John Henson, but the Bucks didn't officially announce their starting lineup until moments before tip-off. In a best-case scenario, Sanders will play in two more regular season games (Monday and Wednesday) to gear up for the playoffs.
Related: John Henson
Apr 13 - 7:31 PM

Depth Charts

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PosRoleName
PG1Brandon Jennings
2Ishmael Smith
SG1Monta Ellis
2J.J. Redick
3Marquis Daniels
SF1Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
2Mike Dunleavy
PF1Ersan Ilyasova
2John Henson
3Gustavo Ayon
4Drew Gooden
C1Larry Sanders
2Samuel Dalembert
3Ekpe Udoh
4Joel Przybilla