The Bucks revealed in a Thursday press release that forward Taurean Prince has undergone surgery in Los Angeles to address a herniated disk in his neck.
The team noted that Prince will be sidelined indefinitely, adding that further updates will be provided “as necessary.” This confirms that Milwaukee expects his recovery to take time and that no specific timeline is currently in place.
Prince, selected 12th overall in the 2016 draft, is now in his 10th NBA season and his second year with the Bucks.
The 31-year-old re-signed with Milwaukee in the offseason on a two-year contract that includes a $3.8MM player option for the 2026/27 campaign.
Given the severity of his injury, exercising that option now appears increasingly likely.
He hasn’t appeared in a game since November 4. After reporting discomfort, Prince underwent an MRI last week, which identified the herniated disk.
Earlier this week, Milwaukee stated that it was weighing different treatment options, but the medical staff ultimately determined that surgery was the most effective path forward.
Prince was a key rotation piece for the Bucks last season, appearing in 80 games and starting 73 of them.
He contributed 8.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.0 steal per game, while hitting 43.9 percent of his three-pointers across 27.1 minutes a night.
This fall, he logged eight appearances before the injury, averaging 6.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 0.8 steals in 21.1 minutes per contest, and continued to shoot efficiently from beyond the arc at 42.9 percent.
Taurean Prince Undergoes Neck Surgery, Out Indefinitely https://t.co/MTnsvLtLYH pic.twitter.com/AjNq1HhD6U
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) November 14, 2025
