Taurean Prince Undergoes Neck Surgery, Faces Indefinite Absence with Milwaukee Bucks

Taurean Prince underwent surgery Thursday to repair a herniated disc in his neck, sidelining him indefinitely. Having recently moved to the Milwaukee Bucks, his path to playing time was already complicated, despite his potential as a veteran presence or a fill-in starter if Khris Middleton faces injuries. Prince played a significant, though not fantasy-relevant, role for the Lakers in the 2023-24 season, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. His fantasy value has declined significantly since 2017-18, consistently ranking outside the top 200. Throughout his career with teams like the Lakers, Timberwolves, Nets, and Hawks, Prince has settled into a depth-piece role, battling various injuries and competition for minutes.