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.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Without timetable for return
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Antetokounmpo (calf) has no timetable for a return, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
"He did a very good job. MRI has revealed exactly what we thought," Rivers said of Antetokounmpo's comments about likely missing 4-to-6 weeks. "There's no timetable. Calf strain and really no timetable for return. Hopefully, like it was before, sooner (than later), but there's no timetable." This injury will sideline Milwaukee's franchise player through the trade deadline, so a lot of eyes will be on the team to see if they decide to entertain offers with playoffs looking increasingly unlikely. In the meantime, players such as Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Pete Nance could be more involved for the Bucks.
Antetokounmpo said after Friday's 102-100 loss to the Nuggets that he expects to be sidelined for at least 4-to-6 weeks due to the right calf injury he appeared to suffer during the first quarter, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Antetokounmpo made a brief trip to the locker room in the first quarter, but he returned to the game while sporting a wrap around his right calf and finished the night with 22 points (4-8 FG, 14-16 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes as the Bucks nearly erased a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit before falling short. However, the superstar forward was clearly favoring his right leg for most of the second half, and despite Antetokounmpo's insistence on staying in the game, he was pulled for good with 34 seconds remaining. Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on Saturday before the extent of his injury is revealed, but the 31-year-old cited his previous experience with calf issues in projecting that he'll bef forced to miss multiple weeks. Antetokounmpo said the injury was comparable to the right calf strain he suffered in a Dec. 3 win over the Pistons, which resulted in him being sidelined for about three and a half weeks. With that in mind, Antetokounmpo's fantasy managers should prepare for him to be out through at least the All-Star break.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dealing with calf injury
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Head coach Doc Rivers said after Friday's 102-100 loss to the Nuggets that Antetokounmpo suffered a right calf injury and was "defiant about staying in," Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. He finished with 22 points (4-8 FG, 14-16 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists across 32 minutes.
It's unclear when Antetokounmpo sustained the injury, though he exited Friday's contest with 34 seconds remaining in the fourth and appeared to grab at his calf before limping off the court. Rivers also said that he thought the superstar was favoring the calf for most of the second half, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The two-time MVP joined his teammates on the bench before the game ended but did not check back in. The severity of the injury is not yet clear, but he's set to receive an MRI on Saturday, per Nehm. It's worth noting that Antetokounmpo missed eight consecutive games in December due to a right calf strain.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Doesn't return vs. Denver
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Antetokounmpo exited Friday's 102-100 loss to the Nuggets with 34 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return due to an apparent leg injury.
Antetokounmpo appeared to reach for his lower leg before limping off the court in the final minute of the fourth. The two-time MVP briefly exited to the locker room before joining his teammates on the bench, though he didn't check back in. He finished with 22 points (4-8 FG, 14-16 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists across 32 minutes. The superstar forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Mavericks.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Leaves for locker room
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Antetokounmpo exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against Denver due to an apparent leg injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Giannis limped off the floor in the final minute of Friday's contest. He returned to the bench shortly thereafter, though it's unclear if he'll be able to check back in.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Double-double in loss to Thunder
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Antetokounmpo ended with a team-high 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 122-102 loss to Oklahoma City.
It was the first time in 12 games since his return from a calf strain that Antetokounmpo failed to score at least 20 points, although he still came through with his 16th double-double of the season. Since rejoining the lineup, Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.1 points, 9.7 boards, 4.8 assists and 1.4 combined steals and blocks while playing 29.1 minutes a contest, a much lower workload than the one he's gotten used to over the last couple of seasons.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Big double-double in Monday's win
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Antetokounmpo closed with 21 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 17 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 112-110 win over Atlanta.
The 17 boards represented Antetokounmpo's best performance on the glass in 11 games since returning after Christmas from a calf injury, while the double-double was his 15th of the season. Since rejoining the lineup, the two-time MVP is averaging 27.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.9 steals a contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
The superstar forward is ready to play through a sprained left ankle Thursday. Over his last nine appearances, Antetokounmpo has averaged 29.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.5 minutes per game while shooting 66.7 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Antetokounmpo is managing a left ankle sprain but is on track to play Thursday. Since returning Dec. 27 from an eight-game absence due to a right calf strain, the superstar is averaging 29.3 points, 8.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 29.3 minutes across nine appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Near triple-double in loss
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Antetokounmpo compiled 31 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 11 assists, eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during the Bucks' 108-104 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday.
Antetokounmpo was particularly effective down the stretch, scoring 14 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter, though it wasn't enough as the Bucks dropped their third straight game Sunday. The two-time MVP has recorded a double-double in five of his last six games and was two boards shy from logging his first triple-double of the season. Over that six-game span, Antetokounmpo has averaged 31.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists over 30.8 minutes per game while connecting on 66.0 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Strong line in win
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Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 105-101 win over the Lakers.
Antetokounmpo was clutch in this game, and on top of his efficient shooting, he stripped LeBron James at the end of regulation to seal the win. The Bucks have won three of their last four games to improve to 17-21, and all signs point to the team being buyers at the trade deadline to bring in more talent alongside the two-time MVP.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Leads team with 37/11 double-double
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Antetokounmpo notched 37 points (13-17 FG, 11-13 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-98 win over Sacramento.
Antetokounmpo showed no ill effects from the calf injury that forced an extended absence in December as he soared to a third consecutive double-double. Each of the milsetones featured 30-plus points, shooting a dynamic 64.3 percent from the floor over the three-game span. The two-time MVP earns a few days of rest and should continue his tear of production Wednesday against the Warriors.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
As expected, Antetokounmpo will shake off his probable tag due to right calf injury management and suit up against Sacramento. The two-time MVP has appeared in four straight outings following an eight-game absence due to a soleus strain. Over that stretch, he has averaged 29.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
This will be Antetokounmpo's second straight probable designation. He seemed fine Friday against Charlotte, finishing with 30 points (11-18 FG, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 30 minutes.
Antetokounmpo logged 30 points (11-18 FG, 8-8 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 30 minutes during the Bucks' 122-121 win over the Hornets on Friday.
Antetokounmpo made his presence felt in the fourth quarter with 12 points in the frame, with his final bucket coming on an alley-oop pass from Kevin Porter with 4.7 seconds remaining to give the Bucks their third win over their last four games. Antetokounmpo also made history Friday, posting his 158th career game with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, moving him past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for the most such performances in NBA history. It's also notable that Antetokounmpo cracked 30 minutes of playing time for the first time since returning from an eight-game absence Dec. 27 due to a right calf strain. That could be a sign of things to come for the two-time MVP, who will look to carry the momentum from Friday's win into the Bucks' four-game road trip, which kicks off Sunday against the Kings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go against Charlotte
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Antetokounmpo (calf/injury management) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Antetokounmpo popped up on the injury report as probable for Friday's game while managing a right calf injury, but the two-time MVP has ultimately been cleared to play against Charlotte. He has played in each of the Bucks' last three games after missing the eight contests prior, and over that three-game span he has averaged 28.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 0.7 steals over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable against Charlotte
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Antetokounmpo (injury management) is probable for Friday's game against Charlotte.
Antetokounmpo was a late addition to the injury report, and it's unusual to see a probable tag emerge out of nowhere for injury management, especially since this is not a back-to-back set. For now, his fantasy managers can expect him to be available Friday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Big double-double in NYE loss
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Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points (12-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-14 FT), 15 rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Wizards.
It was a disappointing end to 2025 for the Bucks, but Antetokounmpo rang in the new year with his 10th double-double of the season, and in eight of them, he's scored at least 30 points. The 31-year-old superstar has looked good in three games since returning from a calf strain after Christmas, averaging 28.7 points, 9.0 boards and 3.7 assists in just 26.0 minutes while shooting 63.5 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Logs 24 points in limited minutes
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Antetokounmpo closed with 24 points (11-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 123-113 win over Charlotte.
Antetokounmpo remained on a minutes restriction in his second outing following an eight-game absence due to a soleus strain, though he was productive in his limited playing time. The superstar has logged 25 minutes in each of his last two appearances, totaling 53 points on 67.7 percent shooting from the field during that span. He was much more effective as a playmaker Monday, dishing out seven dimes after recording just one in Saturday's win over Chicago. The Bucks will likely continue to monitor Antetokounmpo's playing time, as they'll aim to ease their superstar back into a full workload after an injury-riddled start to the 2025-26 campaign.
