Jabari Parker Injury: Updates on Bucks Star's Foot and Return

The Milwaukee Bucks' Jabari Parker was dealing with a mid-foot sprain that kept him out of the lineup Tuesday. However, he is set to return.

Continue for updates.

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Parker to Play vs. Cavaliers

Thursday, Nov. 19

Head coach Jason Kidd told reporters that Parker has been cleared by team doctors and will start against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Parker Has Dealt with Injury in Start to NBA Career

Parker has averaged 7.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per contest in 2015-16 and didn't travel with the Bucks on their impending three-game road trip. After a rookie season that lasted just 25 games, there's reason to be alarmed about the 20-year-old's latest ailment, which could sideline him for the foreseeable future.

At least Milwaukee has a young, malleable roster that features numerous versatile players who can step up in Parker's absence—Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Michael Carter-Williams—and who had to learn to do so last season en route to a playoff berth. 

If he misses more time in the future, Parker may have a difficult time working his way back into the rotation if the team is winning despite his immense talent.