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.
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.
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: Won't play Monday
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Antetokounmpo will not play in Monday's game versus Indiana for personal reasons.
Antetokounmpo usually provides emergency depth for the Bucks, so his absence won't carry many fantasy implications. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday during a rematch in Indiana.
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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.
Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Returning to Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo agreed to a new contract with the Bucks on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's older brother will stick around in Milwaukee after spending the last four seasons with the franchise. During the 2022-23 campaign, the 31-year-old forward averaged 1.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.6 minutes across 37 appearances. The terms of his deal haven't been revealed, but assuming he's included on Milwaukee's season-opening 15-man roster, Antetokounmpo is unlikely to be a regular member of the rotation.
