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Giannis Antetokounmpo facing 2 to 4 week layoff after right calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo
December 2025


What: Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his right calf early in the Bucks’ win over the Pistons, leaving the game after slipping in the paint, and is now expected to miss between two and four weeks, dealing another major fitness setback in a season already interrupted by a left adductor issue. Doc Rivers said Achilles damage has been ruled out but confirmed Giannis will undergo further monitoring, as Milwaukee prepare to lean on defense and depth after already going winless without him during a previous absence, while Antetokounmpo encouraged teammates in the group chat following their comeback victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo strains right calf in early exit against Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo
December 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee’s game against Detroit after straining his right calf, collapsing in the paint shortly after assisting a basket and walking gingerly to the locker room, with the team ruling him out for the rest of the contest and scheduling an MRI. Doc Rivers believes contact on a baseline drive triggered the slip and confirmed Achilles damage is not suspected, as the two time MVP deals with another setback after a recent left adductor strain, forcing the Bucks to lean on defense and depth while Giannis encouraged teammates in the group chat after their comeback win.

Giannis ruled out around two weeks as Bucks juggle injuries and uneven form

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss roughly two weeks with a left groin strain after exiting Monday’s loss to Cleveland, a setback that removes a two time MVP who ranks among the league leaders in scoring, rebounding and assists from a Milwaukee Bucks side already fighting inconsistency. Doc Rivers says scans showed no severe damage but confirmed Giannis will sit while he heals, joining Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr on the injury list. The Bucks, 8-7 after dropping six of their last ten, start a three game homestand against the Philadelphia 76ers needing new offensive answers.

Giannis suffers groin strain as Bucks fear extended absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a left groin strain after earlier playing through discomfort, cutting short a 13 minute outing in which he had produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists for an inconsistent Bucks team. Doc Rivers said imaging on Tuesday will determine severity after noticing Antetokounmpo grabbing at his groin multiple times, admitting it “didn’t look great” as Milwaukee, already managing his knee tendinopathy, faces two days of regrouping before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.

Bucks rest Giannis Antetokounmpo with patellar tendinopathy

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
November 2025

Giannis sits vs Hornets due to left knee patellar tendinopathy during a dense schedule block. He leads the league in scoring and remains top-10 in boards; Milwaukee manages load amid additional absences (Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr.). Medical staff balance short-term rest with upcoming back-to-backs. Expect usage redistribution to guards and interior touches for secondary bigs, with monitoring of symptom response before ramp-up later in the week.

Rollins drops 32 as Bucks top Warriors, Giannis sits

Ryan Rollins (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

With Giannis Antetokounmpo out (left knee soreness), Rollins scored a career-high 32 in a 120–110 win over Golden State, adding eight assists and stout on-ball defense against Stephen Curry. Milwaukee improved to 4–1 after last year’s poor start. Rollins attacked early DHOs, hit 5-of-7 from three, and steadied half-court sets. His three-year deal looks like value as injuries forced him into the lineup. Antetokounmpo had been averaging 36.3/14/7; the Bucks managed usage while banking a quality, depth-driven result.

Giannis sets tone as Bucks snap Knicks skid

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

Antetokounmpo logged 37-8-7 in a 121–111 win over New York, snapping a five-game Bucks slide versus the Knicks. Milwaukee flipped a 12-point halftime deficit with third-quarter surge and cleaner late-game possessions. Amid external speculation, Giannis framed the night as statement intent to rewrite last season’s narrative against top East opponents. Milwaukee emphasized early seals, inverted pick-and-rolls, and Giannis as primary handler to target mismatches, while trimming live-ball turnovers. Defensive adjustments—show-and-recover on Brunson actions, gang-rebounding—reduced second-chance damage. Next step: stabilize non-Giannis minutes with clearer bench roles and shooting variance buffers to avoid repeat early-season slumps.

Cavs outlast Bucks 118–113, but Giannis’ historic start rolls on

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

Cleveland won a bruising contest, yet Antetokounmpo posted 40-13-9, joining Luka Dončić and Oscar Robertson with three straight 30-10-5 season openers. With Porter Jr. and Cole Anthony out and ball-handling duties elevated, Giannis absorbed heavy contact, lived at the line, and kept Milwaukee competitive deep into the fourth. Doc Rivers managed Giannis’ minutes near 33, toggling him as primary handler to offset backcourt absences. Cleveland’s switching and body blows didn’t blunt downhill pressure. For Milwaukee, short-term guard returns should normalize usage; medium-term, a secondary initiator is vital to preserve Giannis’ efficiency and late-game legs across dense schedule blocks.

Heat’s secret Giannis plan revealed amid Bucks star’s future talks

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

The Miami Heat reportedly had a contingency trade framework ready for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he had requested to leave Milwaukee, though the package notably excluded Bam Adebayo. Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson reported that while the offer was serious, it was unlikely Milwaukee would have entertained it.
The proposed deal centered on multiple draft picks and key players such as Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, and rising center Kel’el Ware. However, Antetokounmpo’s relationship with Adebayo — both share the same agent — makes a Heat move without him improbable. ESPN’s Shams Charania added that the only team discussed with Bucks management during Antetokounmpo’s offseason talks was the New York Knicks, now led by coach Mike Brown after replacing Tom Thibodeau.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors resurface with Rockets and Knicks linked

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
October 2025

Trade speculation around Antetokounmpo has reignited after reports linked Milwaukee to talks with the Knicks. ESPN’s Bobby Marks identified the Houston Rockets as a dark horse suitor, citing their draft capital and willingness to include young guard Amen Thompson.
The Bucks are under no pressure to trade their 30-year-old star but could explore moves if they struggle this season. Antetokounmpo, who averaged 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds last year, could also push the process by requesting a trade.

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