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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Remaining out Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Mavericks.
Antetokounmpo continues to sit out due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The Bucks have failed to provide a timetable for the star forward's return, so he can be considered doubtful for Milwaukee's next game Wednesday in Houston until further notice.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Not playing Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Antetokounmpo will miss his seventh straight game due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The two-time MVP expressed his desire to return to action this season, but he lacks a real timeline for a return, and the Bucks have little incentive to rush him back to the court with the team having been officially eliminated from postseason contention. Until Milwaukee provides an indication that Antetokounmpo has resumed taking part in full-contact, on-court work, he should be viewed as doubtful for all future contests.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out for Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Antetokounmpo will miss a sixth consecutive contest due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks have approached the superstar about shutting him down for the remainder of the campaign, though he wants to keep playing. Antetokounmpo should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Bucks offer an update on his status.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ownership ponders his future
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Bucks co-owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam told ESPN in a joint 90-minute interview that they will decide the path to take with Antetokounmpo (knee) together.
"Giannis is going into the last year [of his contract]," Edens said, the team's controlling owner until April 2028. "So, one of two things will happen: Either he will be extended or he'll be traded." Milwaukee's franchise player is eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension Oct. 1, but it's looking increasingly likely that these two sides are heading towards a split.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Wants to keep playing
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Although the Bucks have approached Antetokounmpo (knee) about shutting him down for the season, Milwaukee's franchise player wants to keep playing, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The team said he'll be re-evaluated in one week, and it sounds like he's not on the same page with the franchise about a potential return. "The Bucks, per league sources, have made it clear to their franchise centerpiece that it would be in their shared interest for him to sit out with the team currently 6.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets for the final Play-In Tournament spot," Nehm reports. "While injuries have forced Antetokounmpo to miss 32 games already this season, league sources tell The Athletic the 10-time All-Star forward has informed the team he has no desire to cut his season short." Franchise players usually get their way, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Set to miss at least one week
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Antetokounmpo was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After previously missing time this season due to a left groin strain and a pair of right calf strains, Antetokounmpo is now in line for another multi-game absence due to a new injury. Milwaukee had previously listed Antetokounmpo as out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland due to a left ankle sprain, but it's the left knee injury that he suffered on an awkward fall late in Sunday's win over Indiana that will end up costing him time. With the superstar forward sidelined, the Bucks will continue to lean heavily on Kevin Porter, Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis to take on most of the usage on offense, while supporting players such as Ousmane Dieng, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance could have higher minutes floors. Given that the Bucks face a difficult path to securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, the team may not have much motivation to rush Antetokounmpo back to the court.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Downgraded to out
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) won't play Tuesday night against the Cavaliers, Danny Cunningham of Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan Cleveland reports.
Antetokounmpo carried a questionable tag into Tuesday due to a left ankle sprain, and the team has since chosen to sit him down. Milwaukee has several other key rotation players on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash, including Myles Turner (calf), Ryan Rollins (illness), and Ousmane Dieng (illness). So, the squad could be thin in the frontcourt depending on how things shake out leading up to tipoff.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Listed questionable for Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Antetokounmpo put together a dominant final line in Sunday's win over the Pacers, but he's now being listed on the team's injury report with an ankle injury. Milwaukee should have a better idea of his availability for Tuesday closer to tipoff.
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 31 points in dominant effort
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Antetokounmpo finished Sunday's 134-123 victory over the Pacers with 31 points (11-22 FG, 9-13 FT), 14 rebounds and eight assists across 23 minutes.
Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Hawks, and while he was still operating under a minutes restriction, he made the most of his playing time. Antetokounmpo has cleared the 30-point mark in his last two appearances, and while his injury status is worth monitoring going forward, he should be a lock to start on a regular basis when cleared to play. He's recorded more points than minutes played in his last two outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Quickly returns to bench
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Antetokounmpo (leg) returned to the bench during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo went to the locker room with medical staff at the start of the fourth quarter, but his return to the bench indicates that he'll be available to re-enter the game. The two-time MVP has played 23 minutes and is up to 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Goes to locker room
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Antetokounmpo went to the locker room at the start of the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent leg injury, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Antetokounmpo appeared to land awkwardly on his left leg while finishing a dunk attempt on Jay Huff late in the third quarter. He didn't go to the locker room immediately, but he eventually went back with trainers and will undergo further tests to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. If not, Antetokounmpo will finish with 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists over 23 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Pacers, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.
Antetokounmpo skipped Saturday's loss to the Hawks, but he'll be back in action Sunday, which will likely shift Jericho Sims back to the second unit. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks per game this season.
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