Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Plays in garbage time in return
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Antetokounmpo (calf) played the final 5:12 of Friday's 133-101 loss to the Celtics, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal.
Cleared to play after missing the Bucks' previous four games due to a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo wasn't included in the rotation but was able to see some action in garbage time. The 33-year-old has been a bit player for Milwaukee throughout the season, appearing in 31 contests while averaging 1.2 points and 0.9 rebounds in 3.7 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Upgraded to available
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo is ready to return from a four-game absence due to a strained left calf. However, he hasn't seen double-digit minutes in any of his 30 appearances this year, making Antetokounmpo an unappealing fantasy option Friday.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Game-time call for Friday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo is nursing a left calf strain that has forced him to miss Milwaukee's last four games. Even if he's upgraded to available Friday, he's unlikely to make much of an impact in the game.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Out again Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against Houston.
The veteran forward will miss his fourth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. His next chance to play comes Friday against Boston.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Antetokounmpo is sidelined for a third consecutive contest due to a calf injury, and he doesn't appear to have a clear timeline for a return to the court. His next chance to play arrives on a short turnaround Wednesday in Houston.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Not playing Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will end up missing both games of the Bucks' back-to-back set over the weekend due to left calf soreness. He's averaged just 5.1 minutes per game in March, but he could see more playing time down the stretch once fully healthy, given Milwaukee's injury-riddled roster and the fact that they have been eliminated from postseason contention. Antetkounmpo's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Mavericks.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Could return Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Antetokounmpo missed Saturday's game due to left calf soreness, though he has a chance to make his return for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Sunday. He's averaged just 5.1 minutes per game in March, but with Milwaukee eliminated from playoff contention, Antetokounmpo could see a bump in minutes over the final games of the regular season, assuming he's healthy enough to suit up.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Won't suit up Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Antetokounmpo has averaged only 5.1 minutes per contest in March, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the Bucks' rotation.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Available to play
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is available for Monday's game against Boston.
After missing Sunday's game against the Bulls, the veteran forward will be available to be an emergency depth piece off the bench Monday. He has 22 appearances on the season but hasn't seen more than eight minutes in any game.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Under the weather
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Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
Antetokounmpo's late addition to the injury report doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Sunday, but his status will be confirmed closer to the 3:30 p.m. ET tip-off. He's appeared in 11 of the Bucks' last 19 games but hasn't played more than five minutes in any of those outings, with most of his play coming in garbage time.
Antetokounmpo finished with seven points (2-3 FG, 3-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal across five minutes during Saturday's 124-112 loss to Detroit.
Antetokounmpo appeared for just the ninth time this season and didn't check into the game until 4:46 remained in the contest. Every one of his appearances have come during garbage time, so Antetokounmpo doesn't look like he'll be in line for a regular spot in the rotation even while younger brother Giannis faces a multi-week absence due to a calf strain.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Inks deal with Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Bucks on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Antetokounmpo will rejoin the Bucks after missing the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn Achilles tendon that required surgery in May 2024. The 33-year-old forward last played for Milwaukee in the 2023-24 season, during which he averaged 0.9 points across 4.6 minutes per game in 34 regular-season appearances. He should continue to provide emergency depth for the club in 2025-26.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Suffers torn Achilles
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Antetokounmpo recently sustained a torn Achilles' tendon and is set to undergo surgery in the near future, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has a long road ahead of him, with the recovery timeline from Achilles surgery for basketball players typically ranging from 9-to-12 months before a return to game action. His upcoming Achilles procedure will prevent him from competing alongside younger brother Giannis with the Greek national team in July in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament, and he'll likely be in line to miss most, if not all, of the 2024-25 NBA season. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, averaged 4.6 minutes per game over 34 appearances in 2023-24.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Cleared Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Magic.
Antetokounmpo will be available to provide depth in Milwaukee's frontcourt should head coach Doc Rivers ultimately call for it. However, that would presumably only be the case if the game gets out of hand in either direction.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Listed as probable for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo is probable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left hamstring soreness.
Antetokounmpo hasn't been a regular in head coach Doc Rivers' rotation for most of the campaign. It's unlikely he'll see a prominent role in the final game of the regular season as the Bucks aim to claim the second seed in the Eastern Conference. He's played just 26 total minutes since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Available for Friday
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Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Antetokounmpo was able to shake off his minor hamstring issue. Although the Bucks will be shorthanded, Antetokounmpo isn't guaranteed any minutes.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Now questionable
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Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Antetokounmpo was initially probable, so he's trending in the wrong direction. He's not normally part of Milwaukee's rotation, but if cleared, he could see playing time Friday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (adductor) are both out.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Removed from injury report
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Antetokounmpo (personal) will be available for Monday's game versus Indiana.
Antetokounmpo was previously ruled out for Monday's contest, but now he'll be able to provide some emergency depth for this contest.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Rare appearance in win
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Antetokounmpo racked up two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one steal across two minutes during Tuesday's 146-122 victory over the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo shed the tracksuit Tuesday, making a rare appearance in the blowout win. He continues to provide very little to the team other than brotherly love. His fantasy value is non-existent, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Solid showing in preseason opener
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Antetokounmpo recorded 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 21 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 preseason win over the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo re-signed with the Bucks this offseason after garnering a modest role last season. Many people consider his presence on Milwaukee's 15-man roster the past four years as a favor to his younger brother Giannis Antetokounmpo, but as he displayed Sunday, the elder sibling has the skills necessary to compete in the NBA. The 31-year-old likely won't ever play 20-plus minutes per night, but his high-energy style can certainly leave an impression in limited action.
