| Wed Mar 18 | 17:38 | Bucks Want to Shut Giannis Antetokounmpo Down for the Rest of the Season |
Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Milwaukee Bucks want forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to shut down for the remainder of the season after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo has pushed back on that plan and wants to return to action. The superstar will be re-evaluated in a week, but for now, he and the organization appear to be at odds over ending his season. Antetokounmpo has already missed 32 games this campaign. |
| Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Mar 17 | 19:53 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Out at Least One Week |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to miss multiple games after being diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, with a re-evaluation set for next week. Bobby Portis could see a major offensive bump after erupting for 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes last game, making him a strong points and rebounds streamer. Ryan Rollins also stepped up with 20 points and seven assists in 37 minutes and remains a viable assist target. Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma should continue seeing added usage while Antetokounmpo is sidelined. |
| Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Mar 17 | 18:26 | Giannis Antetokounmpo is Ruled Out on Tuesday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar forward carried a questionable tag into this game after suffering a left ankle sprain during Sunday's game. Antetokounmpo will ultimately sit this one out, so his next chance to play will come on Thursday. Bobby Portis figures to move into the starting five and become a popular streaming choice. Jericho Sims and Pete Nance should also see more minutes in the rotation. Portis is the best streaming option here, with Sims and Nance offering deep league value. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Mar 16 | 19:54 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed as Questionable for Tuesday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former MVP injured his left ankle last week, causing him to miss one game. He returned to play on Sunday against Indiana and nearly posted a 30-point triple-double, but Antetokounmpo only logged 23 minutes. If he shakes off the questionable tag, Antetokounmpo might see limited minutes again. Meanwhile, Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims will have bigger roles if he doesn't suit up at all, especially with Myles Turner (calf) also uncertain for the game. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Fri Mar 13 | 22:58 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Miss Saturday's Game Vs. Hawks |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks as the team manages his workload during the first leg of a back-to-back. If the former MVP sits, Bobby Portis could take on a larger scoring role and profiles as a strong streaming option after posting 19 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 26 minutes last game. Jericho Sims could also see extra minutes, though he is more of a fringe option unless you are in deeper formats. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Mar 9 | 19:47 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Ready for Action Tuesday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP continues to manage a calf injury and didn't play on Sunday against Orlando as Milwaukee completed a back-to-back set. Since returning to action this month, Antetokounmpo has averaged 23.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 26.3 minutes. With him back in the fold, Jericho Sims will be bumped to the bench on Tuesday. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sun Mar 8 | 18:23 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Won't Play Sunday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't be in the lineup on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. He will sit out the second game of a back-to-back after tallying 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and four steals in 27 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah. Bobby Portis is the most likely candidate to start in Antetokounmpo's spot. Across nine previous starts this season, Portis has averaged 15.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Antetokounmpo's absence could also increase responsibilities for Kyle Kuzma (back), though he is considered questionable for Sunday's game. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Mar 2 | 18:27 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Set to Suit Up Monday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is active for Monday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The two-time MVP will return after missing 13 consecutive contests due to a right calf strain. Given the extended absence, he will likely operate under a minutes restriction during his first game back. Still, it shouldn't take long for Antetokounmpo to regain his usual form. In 30 appearances this season, he has averaged 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting a career-best 39.5% from three-point range. Even with a capped workload on Monday, fantasy managers should expect his production to trend back towards an elite level in the coming games. |
| Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Feb 14 | 20:42 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Feeling "100 Percent" |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) stated he feels ready to play. "I feel good. I feel 100 percent," reported the two-time MVP while speaking to the media during All-Star festivities on Saturday. "I'm ready to go. I feel like I can play a game today." Antetokounmpo acknowledged that he still has some "boxes" to check as it relates to working his way back from multiple right calf injuries. However, once players return from vacation, he'll be able to ramp up his activity level. The 31-year-old continues to put up MVP-caliber numbers, averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 boards, 5.6 assists, and a career-high 39.5% shooting from downtown in 30 appearances this season. At this rate, it's realistic to assume he'll be back on the floor before the end of February, barring a setback. In the meantime, Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins are expected to do most of the heavy lifting offensively. Ousmane Dieng, producing a double-double with six assists and four blocks in Thursday's win over OKC, also figures to remain in line for more action. |
| Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Feb 5 | 14:49 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Likely Stay With Bucks |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo was the biggest name on the market this year at the NBA Trade Deadline, but it looks like the perennial All-Star will stay in Milwaukee for the rest of the season. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline. Ultimately, it seems the team is convinced they can get more for their superstar by trading him after the season, when teams have more assets available. Giannis has been sidelined by a calf injury, and he will now be in a tricky situation in which the team would likely rather improve its draft stock by resting him, but he'll be looking to return and compete to raise his offseason value. The Bucks and other teams in talks for Giannis have begun making other deals before the deadline, which indicates the star won't be on the move, at least until this coming offseason, when the rumor mill will get fired back up again. |
| Source: Shams Charania | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Jan 27 | 19:52 | Bobby Portis Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo in Starting Unit |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis will take Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will likely be the first of several consecutive starts for Portis, as Antetokounmpo is set to miss multiple weeks with a calf strain. Across his previous six starts this season, Portis has produced 16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma, and Myles Turner will join Portis in the first unit on Tuesday. |
| Source: Milwaukee Bucks | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Jan 27 | 07:51 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Without Timetable for Return |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doesn't have a timetable for his return, head coach Doc Rivers said on Monday. The former MVP suffered a right calf strain on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, Antetokounmpo said he expects to miss 4-6 weeks. The same injury sidelined Antetokounmpo for most of December, when he sat out eight games. Milwaukee also recently lost Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique), leaving the team without its two top scorers. The rest of the team must now step up offensively, while Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma are likely to see more playing time due to Antetokounmpo's absence. |
| Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Jan 24 | 10:04 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Set for MRI After Calf Issue |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) finished Friday despite discomfort but is set for imaging after appearing limited late in a 102-100 loss. The timeline remains unclear, adding short-term risk for fantasy managers given his prior calf absence earlier this season. If Antetokounmpo misses time, Bobby Portis profiles as a strong streamer after averaging 16.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.3 three-pointers in 28.9 minutes during the previous absence. Kyle Kuzma brings steady volume at 16.4 points and 6.7 rebounds in 30.4 minutes, while Ryan Rollins offers upside with 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.9 three-pointers in 26.6 minutes. |
| Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Jan 15 | 19:20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Active on Thursday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is set to suit up for Thursday's clash versus Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The 31-year-old star forward was previously listed on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, but has since been cleared to play. The big man's minutes have been restricted recently, but he has still produced outstanding numbers. During his last six outings, Antetokounmpo has averaged 29.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Wed Jan 14 | 20:29 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable to Face Spurs |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's intriguing matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. The Greek superstar is on the injury report with a left ankle sprain, but the probable designation indicates that it's not a serious injury and that Antetokounmpo is likely to play. While Milwaukee has recently monitored Antetokounmpo's minutes, he has still stuffed the stat sheet. Over his last six appearances, Antetokounmpo has posted 29.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sun Jan 4 | 20:07 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Good to Go Against Sacramento |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available on Sunday night against the Kings. The multi-time MVP routinely appears on the injury report, which is never shocking to anyone at this point. However, what's more surprising is he'll now suit up for a fifth-straight contest. All things considered, Antetokounmpo remains a must-start, obviously, and he might be more productive than usual in a meeting with one of the worst defensive clubs in the NBA. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sun Jan 4 | 09:13 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed as Probable for Sunday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento, marking his second straight probable designation. Antetokounmpo showed no limitations Friday versus Charlotte, posting 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 30 minutes. Since returning from injury, he has averaged 29.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 27.1 minutes over his last four games. Giannis remains a locked-in fantasy anchor, while Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. continue to benefit from stable spacing and defensive attention drawn inside. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Fri Jan 2 | 19:32 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Versus Charlotte |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is clear to suit up for Friday's matchup versus Charlotte. The multi-time MVP was listed on the injury report. However, that's nothing new, with Antetokounmpo in line to appear in his fourth-straight contest. He has faced the Hornets twice throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 24.5 points, 12.5 assists, 5.5 boards, and 1.5 steals. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Dec 27 2025 | 19:30 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Back in Action Saturday |
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been officially cleared to play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. He is ready to end a seven-game absence after the team initially listed Antetokounmpo as questionable on the injury report. The former MVP likely won't see his full workload on Saturday night, but he doesn't need to log heavy minutes to make a fantasy impact. Bobby Portis, Jericho Sims, and Kyle Kuzma are set to lose minutes with Antetokounmpo's return, while Kevin Porter Jr.'s offensive usage might suffer. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Dec 27 2025 | 10:24 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Return as Bucks Face Bulls |
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls as he works through pregame testing following a right calf strain that has sidelined him since Dec. 3. Antetokounmpo has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists in 29.1 minutes across 17 games this season, anchoring Milwaukee's offensive structure when active. If he returns, usage and frontcourt minutes would tilt back in his direction, narrowing recent workloads for Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma, who have averaged 28.9 and 29.2 minutes, respectively, during his absence. Peripheral contributors such as Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. would also see reduced involvement. |
| Source: Eric Nehm | RotoBaller.com |