Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
Antetokounmpo will sit out the first half of the Bucks' back-to-back set as the team continues to manage his right calf injury. In his absence, Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims are expected to handle the bulk of the frontcourt minutes. Antetokounmpo's next chance to return will be Sunday's home matchup against the Pacers, and it's likely he suits up for it.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable for Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game in Atlanta.
Saturday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so there's a chance Antetokounmpo will get hit with a maintenance day. If he is forced to the sidelines, Jericho Sims and Bobby Portis would see a boost in fantasy value.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Strong effort not enough in loss
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Antetokounmpo tallied 31 points (12-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-11 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Heat.
Antetokounmpo started the game strongly by scoring Milwaukee's first 10 points, and he ended the night as the only starter to score in double figures. The star forward has been playing well in five games since returning from a calf injury, though it's resulted in a 1-4 record for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo is averaging 24.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 28.0 minutes over that five-game stretch.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Off injury report for Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Antetokounmpo sat out the second half of a back-to-back Sunday after recently returning from a right calf strain, but he's cleared to return to action for Tuesday's contest. Through three appearances since returning from the lengthy absence, the superstar is averaging 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 26.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Magic.
Antetokounmpo will receive a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he should be able to get back out there for Tuesday's game against the Suns. With Antetokounmpo out, expect more minutes for Bobby Portis and a larger usage rate for Ryan Rollins.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Antetokounmpo supplied 27 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-15 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 113-99 win over the Jazz
Antetokounmpo turned in an efficient performance from the field en route to a game-high 27 points, and he has reached the 20-point threshold in back-to-back outings. However, the two-time MVP struggled from the charity stripe yet again, and he has shot 13-for-23 from the free-throw line in his last two games. On a more positive note, he set a season high in steals and was one of three Bucks players to dish out at least eight assists. Antetokounmpo is still on a minutes restriction, and he has averaged 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 26.0 minutes per tilt in three March appearances following a 15-game absence due to a calf strain.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Paces Milwaukee in loss
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Antetokounmpo contributed 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.
Antetokounmpo led all players in scoring on efficient shooting from the field, though he struggled from the charity stripe. He was Milwaukee's only player to score more than 16 points as the Bucks lost their fourth consecutive contest. The two-time MVP saw just one more minute than he did in Monday's loss to Boston -- his return from a 15-game absence due to a right calf strain -- suggesting the Bucks will continue to slowly ease him back into game action. In two outings since the extended absence, he has totaled 43 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in 51 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Double-doubles in return
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Antetokounmpo (calf) totaled 19 points (7-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 25 minutes during Monday's 108-81 loss to Boston.
Making his return following a five-plus-week absence due to a right calf strain, Antetokounmpo hit the ground running, recording a double-double despite not playing the entire second half of the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo's return wasn't enough to keep the team competitive with the Celtics, who cruised to an easy win despite being without Jaylen Brown (illness), Neemias Queta (rest) and Jayson Tatum (Achilles). Antetokounmpo could have his minutes monitored for at least a few more games, but fantasy managers who held off activating him Monday shouldn't have any qualms about doing so moving forward.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Monday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been cleared to play Monday against Boston.
Antetokounmpo is set to take the floor for the first time since suffering a right calf strain Jan. 23 against the Nuggets. Milwaukee has held on admirably since, posting an 8-7 record without the 31-year-old. Antetokounmpo will presumably be on a playing time restriction Monday night in his first action in over a month, though the team hasn't hinted at what his minutes range could be set at.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Poised to return Monday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is officially listed as questionable but is expected to play Monday against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After missing the past five weeks while recovering from his second right calf strain of the season, Antetokounmpo looks like he'll get the green light to play in the second leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back set. The 26-33 Bucks currently sit three games behind the Hornets for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, but the return of Antetokounmpo should bolster Milwaukee's chances of securing a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Given how long Antetokounmpo has been sidelined, expect his minutes to be monitored carefully Monday, and perhaps over the next few contests thereafter.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Remains out Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo has been ramping up his activity of late while he works his way back from the right calf strain that he sustained Jan. 23. After Antetokounmpo to 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work last weekend, head coach Doc Rivers told Eric Nehm of The Athletic that the two-time league MVP was scheduled to take part in more team work Saturday. Though Antetokounmpo will miss a 15th straight game Sunday, he might have a shot at making it back in action for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Monday versus the Celtics in Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Friday
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Antetokounmpo is out for Friday's game against the Knicks with a right calf strain.
Head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo is inching towards his return to the floor, but that won't happen Friday. The All-Star forward's next chance to play comes Sunday in Chicago. Kyle Kuzma should continue to start at power forward and remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Progressing, unlikely for Friday
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo (calf) is "getting closer" to playing and has "looked great" during his recent on-court workouts, but the 10-time All-Star isn't expected to play Friday against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo was sidelined for a 13th straight game in Wednesday's 118-116 win over the Cavaliers while he continues to work his way back from a right calf strain, but he's steadily ramping up and appears to have reached the day-to-day stage of his recovery. On Sunday, Rivers told Nehm that Antetokounmpo was able to do 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work earlier that day, but the coach hinted that the 31-year-old forward may need to complete another full-contact workout or two before he's cleared to play. Kyle Kuzma has been serving as the Bucks' primary starting power forward in recent weeks, but he'll presumably move to the bench once Antetokounmpo is given the green light to play.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out again Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo recently said during the All-Star break that he feels 100 percent recovered from his right calf strain, but the Bucks are continuing to proceed cautiously with his recovery after he had previously strained the same calf back in early December. On a positive note, the veteran forward has resumed 3-on-3 on-court work, so fantasy managers can probably view him as day-to-day at this point.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against Miami.
The All-Star forward remains without a definitive timetable for a return due to a left calf strain, which has kept him out since late January. In Antetokounmpo's stead, Kyle Kuzma should continue to start at power forward.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Not available Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo's absence will extend to 11 games as the two-time MVP continues to rehab from a right calf strain that has kept him out of action since late January. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Heat, and while he recently said that he feels "100 percent" healthy, there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Friday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo will miss his 10th consecutive contest due to a right calf strain, though the superstar said Saturday that he feels "100 percent" healthy, so perhaps he'll return in the near future. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Toronto. In the meantime, Jericho Sims, Ousmane Dieng and Bobby Portis are candidates for increased minutes.
Antetokounmpo (calf) said Saturday that he feels "100 percent" healthy, though he didn't confirm that he'll be cleared to play in the Bucks' next game Friday in New Orleans. "I feel like the [All-Star] break doesn't help, because now I gotta get on the court, I gotta play some 1-on-1, 3-on-3, 5 vs. 5...Once I check all those boxes, I'm ready to go. I feel like I can play a game today."
Antetokounmpo has sat out the Bucks' last nine games after straining his right calf for the second time this season Jan. 23, but he told the media Saturday that his rehab is going well and suggested that he could be nearing a return. Though Milwaukee listened to trade offers on Antetokounmpo leading up to the Feb. 5 deadline, the 10-time All-Star ultimately stayed put and isn't expected to be shut down even while the 23-30 Bucks currently sit outside of a spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament. Based on his comments, Antetokounmpo appears poised to take part in practice in some capacity this week when the Bucks reconvene following the All-Star break. Even if he isn't cleared to play Friday, Antetokounmpo would still appear likely to make it back in action before the end of February.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Not expected to be traded
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The Bucks have indicated to teams that they intend to keep Antetokounmpo (calf) through Thursday's trade deadline, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Antetokounmpo has been the biggest name in the rumor mill ahead of the trade deadline, with multiple reports suggesting that the Bucks and the two-time MVP were exploring a potential split. However, the team will hold onto the superstar for the time being and instead focus on other moves ahead of the deadline. While the veteran forward could still be traded this offseason, he'll remain in Milwaukee through at least the end of this season. Antetokounmpo is currently sidelined by a right calf strain and is without a timetable for a return, but Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that the superstar forward still plans on playing this season to help the Bucks make a postseason push.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Looking for trade elsewhere
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is "ready for a new home" at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline or in the offseason as several rival teams make aggressive offers to the Bucks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The writing has been on the wall for some time. Antetokounmpo has always said that he was willing to stick around in Milwaukee as long as the team was a title contender. However, the Bucks are 18-27 on the season and sitting in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. To make things trickier for the franchise, Antetokounmpo is expected to miss several weeks with his latest calf injury. Charania notes that the franchise is starting to listen to offers, and this news is certainly going to drum up a lot of interest in the superstar forward ahead of the deadline.
