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.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Shows out in return
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Antetokounmpo (calf) generated 29 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 25 minutes of Saturday's 112-103 win over the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo returned from an eight-game absence due to a soleus strain for Saturday's contest, but he didn't skip a beat. The superstar dominated Chicago, converting 66.7 percent of his field goal attempts and falling two rebounds short of a double-double, despite being limited to 25 minutes. Given Antetokounmpo's history of calf issues and the touchy nature of the injury, expect Milwaukee to ease him into his typical workload.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo will return after a seven-game absence due to a strained right calf. The star forward's return will likely mean fewer opportunities for Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims. However, Antetokounmpo will likely have his minutes monitored against the Bulls, and perhaps longer. Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists across 29.1 minutes per game this season.
Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo hasn't played since Dec. 3 due to a right soleus strain but is expected to return Saturday if he can clear his pregame tests, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The two-time MVP will likely operate under a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, though his potential return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims. In 17 regular-season appearances thus far, Antetokounmpo has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 29.1 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Could return Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls if he can clear his pregame tests, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee's last eight games due to a right soleus strain he sustained after logging just three minutes in a win over Detroit on Dec. 3. The two-time MVP has been ramping up in practice recently and appears to be on track to return Saturday, but this report bodes well for his return in the near future if he isn't cleared to face Chicago. The Bucks are expected to release their official injury report by Saturday afternoon, which should provide some more clarity on Antetokounmpo's status. While it wouldn't be surprising to see the superstar operate under a minutes restriction in his return, having Antetokounmpo back in the lineup would likely mean fewer minutes for Jericho Sims and Bobby Portis.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Spotted at practice Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) participated in the Bucks' practice session Saturday.
The Bucks haven't provided an update regarding how extensively Antetokounmpo participated in the session, but his presence on the court in any capacity is an encouraging sign as he works his way back from the strained right calf he sustained Dec. 3. Considering the nature of his injury along with the fact that Antetokounmpo himself told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Thursday that his recovery timeline ranges from 4-to-6 weeks, fantasy managers shouldn't bank on the two-time league MVP returning to action during the Bucks' upcoming three-game week. For as long as Antetokounmpo remains sidelined, the Bucks should have more minutes available in the frontcourt for the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Could be out up to four weeks
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Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Friday that he expects that Antetokounmpo will need closer to four weeks to recover from his strained right calf, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports. "I feel like we should learn is with calves -- make sure they're healthy," Rivers said. "So that may take longer than we want. That even may make Giannis frustrated over it, but we just got to try to get that right."
After suffering the injury in Wednesday's win over the Pistons, Antetokounmpo was initially given a loose recovery timetable of 2-to-4 weeks, but he looks like he'll remain out for the longer end of that projections. The good news is that due to the NBA Cup, the Bucks have only seven games over the next three weeks. Jericho Sims, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis are all candidates to receive increased minutes in the frontcourt with Antetokounmpo sidelined, and Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter should both take on increased usage out of the backcourt in the absence of the nine-time All-Star.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Out 2-4 weeks
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two-to-four weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports Thursday.
An MRI taken Wednesday night confirmed a right calf strain for Milwaukee's franchise player. The Bucks have ruled out any concerns with Antetokounmpo's Achilles, so the franchise will be able to breathe a bit following this news. If Antetokounmpo is able to return at the front end of this timetable, he would miss at least five games. However, it's likely that the team proceeds with extreme caution, given the nature of this injury and his murky future with the team. In the meantime, guys like Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims will have an opportunity to step up.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Set to undergo MRI
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Antetokounmpo is set to undergo an MRI on his injured right calf Wednesday night, but head coach Doc Rivers believes that the Bucks' medical staff has ruled out an Achilles injury, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The early diagnosis of Antetokounmpo's injury is a "calf strain," but we'll have a better understanding of exactly what he's dealing with after the MRI results are released. The good news is that Antetokounmpo appears to have avoided a much more serious Achilles injury, but a calf strain can still result in a multi-game absence. If Antetokounmpo does need to miss some games, it'll be Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins running the show on offense, and there will be more minutes available for guys like Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma.
Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a right calf strain, the team announced.
Antetokounmpo went down with a non-contact injury that is currently being called a right calf strain. The superstar forward will likely continue to undergo testing leading up to Friday's game against Philadelphia. Antetokounmpo logged two points (2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over three minutes before exiting. Look for Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma and Jericho Sims to take on larger roles while Antetokounmpo is sidelined.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Heads to locker room
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Antetokounmpo limped back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent non-contact leg injury during Wednesday's matchup versus Detroit, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo began to run back on defense and quickly went down to the floor in visible pain. The injury appeared to be to his right leg, but specifics are uncertain at this point. While Antetokounmpo is off the floor, Bobby Portis, Kyle Kuzma and Jericho Sims could see more minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (groin) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Antetokounmpo will shake off yet another probable tag ahead of this contest. He was in the headlines for other reasons Wednesday, with ESPN's Shams Charania reporting that Milwaukee's franchise player is going to meet with the front office in the coming weeks to discuss his future with the team amidst Milwaukee struggling to open the season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (adductor) is probable for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
The Bucks continue to monitor the health of their franchise centerpiece, who missed some time with an adductor strain recently. Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest across 16 games this season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Monday
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Antetokounmpo (adductor) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards.
No surprise here, as the superstar forward was probable for Monday's action. Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest in 15 games this season, though he hasn't yet reached the 30-minute marker in either of his last two games since returning from an extended absence with an adductor strain.
