The Milwaukee Bucks will have to continue to press on without Bobby Simmons.

The Bucks announced Friday that Simmons' injured right heel is improving, but will be sidelined at least three weeks.

The 6-6 Simmons suffered a stress reaction in his right heel during training camp and has been out since October 14. Veteran Ruben Patterson has started in his place and averaged 7.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in five games.