O.J. Mayo (hamstring) went through practice on Thursday, but will not play in Friday's game against the Jazz, C.F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Mayo (hamstring) went through practice on Thursday, but will not play in Friday's game against the Jazz, C.F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Mayo has missed the last nine games with a hamstring injury and is set to keep that streak alive when he sits out on Friday against the Jazz. He reportedly looked good while going through practice on Thursday, so a return to the court could be coming sooner than expected. Despite optimism of a potential return, the Bucks could very well still hold him out through the All-Star break. Look for Jerryd Bayless and Rashad Vaughn to continue to pick up a few extra minutes in his place.