Antetokounmpo (illness) will play in Sunday's exhibition against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
According to coach Doc Rivers, Antetokounmpo went live five-on-five at Saturday's practice with no issues. After dealing with COVID-19 previously, it's likely that the Bucks ease their franchise player into the mix with a modest workload Sunday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play vs. Detroit
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Antetokounmpo (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The Bucks are not rushing Antetokounmpo back into the fold after his battle with COVID-19, as he will miss a second straight preseason matchup. The next opportunity for the superstar big man to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Bulls.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't suit up Monday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will miss Milwaukee's preseason opener while the team eases him back after missing the beginning of training camp due to COVID-19. The two-time MVP was able to participate in non-contact work in Saturday's practice, and his next opportunity to return to game action will come Thursday against the Pistons.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Non-contact work at camp
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Antetokounmpo (illness) participated in non-contact work during Saturday's practice, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo had been sitting out of training camp while dealing with COVID-19, but he was able to get his first training camp action Saturday. It appears Antetokounmpo will be ramped up over the coming days, as head coach Doc Rivers suggested the star forward will need about three days before making a full return to unrestricted activity. Antetokounmpo therefore appears highly unlikely to play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Joining team Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is scheduled to join the Bucks on Saturday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo is scheduled to fly into Miami on Friday night after being stuck in Greece due to COVID-19. As for his availability for Saturday's preseason game against the Bucks, it sounds like he'll be iffy at best, considering he's coming off a stint at EuroBasket and hasn't been participating in training camp.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Could arrive Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) could arrive in Miami as soon as Thursday night, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo is currently in Greece while battling COVID-19, forcing him to miss the start of training camp. Presumably, he's been cleared, with coach Doc Rivers saying he should be back with the team by Friday morning. As for his availability for Monday's preseason game against the Heat, there likely won't be any clarity until Friday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Not at training camp due to COVID
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Antetokounmpo is currently in Greece while battling COVID-19, resulting in his absence from the start of training camp, Eric Nehm reports.
Antetokounmpo will have to wait until he receives a negative COVID-19 test result to make the trip to Milwaukee and rejoin his team. The superstar big man still participated in Media Day via video call, where he made an interesting comment about his mindset heading into the 2025-26 campaign. "I want to be in a team that allows me and gives me a chance to win a championship, wants to compete at a high level." This statement aligns with what Antetokounmpo has said for years, despite ongoing speculation about his future with the Bucks.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Intends to play in EuroBasket
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Antetokounmpo committed to play for Greece during EuroBasket 2025 on Tuesday, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Antetokounmpo's name has been in the headlines a lot during the NBA offseason, with speculation swirling about his future with the Bucks. With things seemingly calming down on the Milwaukee front for now, the two-time NBA MVP will attempt to lead his country to a EuroBasket title while competing against fellow international basketball stars such as Luka Doncic (Slovenia) and Nikola Jokic (Serbia). Antetokounmpo's first game will be on Aug. 28 against Italy.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to stay with Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo said during a stream Thursday with influencer IShowSpeed that he will likely remain with the Bucks, Leocciano Callao of Yahoo! Sports reports.
"We'll see, probably. I love Milwaukee," Antetokounmpo said Thursday when asked if he plans to stay with the Bucks. Shams Charania of ESPN reported May 12 that the superstar was open to the possibility of playing elsewhere. According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Antetokounmpo was "not pleased" with the team's offseason moves to waive Damian Lillard and part ways with Brook Lopez in order to sign Myles Turner, though ESPN's Ramona Shelburne noted on NBA Today that Antetokounmpo was excited about Turner's arrival. For now, signs suggest the two-time MVP is likely to remain in Milwaukee, though nothing is guaranteed. Antetokounmpo is coming off another outstanding campaign in 2024-25, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 60.1 percent from the field across 67 regular-season appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Contemplating future in Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo is "open-minded" about potentially playing elsewhere after 12 seasons with the Bucks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After another first-round exit in the NBA playoffs and Damian Lillard suffering a devastating Achilles injury that will likely keep him sidelined for next season, Antetokounmpo is keeping his options open regarding where his career goes from here on out. The two-time NBA MVP's immediate future will be a hot topic of discussion during the summer, with the Bucks almost certainly getting plenty of trade calls from interested teams around the league. The 29-year-old is coming off another stellar season, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Monster triple-double in defeat
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Antetokounmpo contributed 30 points (9-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-17 FT), 20 rebounds, 13 assists, two blocks and two steals in 44 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo recorded his 12th triple-double of the 2024-25 campaign, though it wasn't enough to keep the Bucks' second-round hopes alive. The superstar averaged 33.0 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 37.6 minutes per game in the club's first-round series, but Milwaukee was still eliminated in the opening round for the third year in a row. Antetokounmpo is once again a finalist for the MVP award after appearing in 67 regular-season games this year, finishing with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 34.2 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Game-high 28 points in loss
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Antetokounmpo recorded 28 points (9-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 129-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo recorded a game-high 28 points, marking his lowest-scoring outing of the first round. The superstar did make a series-high 10 free throws, but he shot less than 50 percent from the field for the first time in the playoffs. The 30-year-old forward has averaged 33.8 points, 14.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 36.0 minutes per game during the first round. However, the Bucks still face a 3-1 series deficit and will look to stay alive in Game 5 in Indiana on Tuesday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Massive stat line in win Friday
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Antetokounmpo registered 37 points (14-19 FG, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-101 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Bucks needed Antetokounmpo to be at his best in this game, with Milwaukee being down two games in the series, and the star forward delivered another impressive stat line. He's now scored at least 34 points while grabbing at least 12 rebounds in the three games of the series. The Bucks will need the star forward to deliver a similar stat line in Game 4 if Milwaukee aims to even the series, particularly if Damian Lillard continues to struggle as much as he's done over the last two games.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Does it all in Game 2 defeat
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Antetokounmpo supplied 34 points (14-20 FG, 6-10 FT), 18 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Antetokounmpo did all he could in Game 2 to help Milwaukee come out on top, leading all players in scoring and rebounds while handing out a team-high-tying assist total in an all-around performance. Antetokounmpo has led the way for the Bucks over the first two games, averaging 35 points and 15 rebounds per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Gets little help in Game 1 loss
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Antetokounmpo finished with 36 points (14-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-15 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-98 loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 30-year-old superstar led all players in points and boards on the afternoon, but only three other Bucks even scored in double digits. Antetokounmpo has scored 30-plus points in nine of his last 11 appearances dating back to March 22 and has recorded at least a double-double in six straight. Still, he'll need more support from the rest of the Milwaukee roster to turn this first-round playoff series around.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Off injury report for Game 1
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is set to return to game action after sitting out the club's regular-season finale. The superstar has averaged 31.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.7 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is coming off another stellar regular season for the Bucks. The superstar big man averaged a double-double, putting up 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (ties career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play in regular-season finale
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will be one of many notable players around the league who will not play on the last day of the NBA regular season. The Bucks will likely turn to Pete Nance, Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt against Detroit.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Unlikely to play against Detroit
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pistons.
With the Bucks already locked into the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, there is no need for their superstar forward to play. If Antetokounmpo is ultimately downgraded to out, Pat Connaughton, Tyler Smith and Andre Jackson are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Posts another triple-double
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Antetokounmpo closed Friday's 125-119 victory over the Pistons with 32 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 15 assists, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes.
Antetokounmpo has been on fire in recent games and notched his fourth triple-double over his last five games. The efficiency from the free-throw line and the outstanding passing were two things that stood out from Antetokounmpo's line, and he's been one of the best players in the NBA since the beginning of April. He's on a sizzling stretch with the playoffs right around the corner, and the Bucks can be a very dangerous team with Antetokounmpo playing at this level.
