Giannis Antetokounmpo Out "Weeks," Will Miss All-Star Game
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks because of a calf strain. The injury will also force him to miss the All-Star game. The 30-year-old has already been sidelined for four games. However, the last revelation from Haynes certainly is even worse news for fantasy managers. Without Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis will likely remain in the starting lineup at the four. Portis has played well while Antetokounmpo has been out, even more so in the last two games, combining for 49 points, 32 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals, giving him added value from a fantasy standpoint.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the visiting 76ers. He'll now miss his fourth-straight game because of a calf strain. In the meantime, Bobby Portis will presumably remain at the four spot. Portis has surged while Antetokounmpo has been on the shelf, especially in the last two games, combining for 49 points, 32 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals. As such, the 29-year-old has an excellent chance to remain even more productive against a Philadelphia team that could be without Joel Embiid (knee).
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another big game from Bobby Portis. He returned from a six-game absence on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, racking up 23 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a 112-102 win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Versus The Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Hawks. The 30-year-old wasn't available on Monday versus OKC. But he was upgraded to probable heading into Wednesday's game against the Hornets. However, Antetokounmpo was a late scratch for that one. Bobby Portis entered the starting lineup and had a massive showing, finishing with 23 points, 17 rebounds, three blocks, and one steal. Under normal circumstances, Portis is an everyday fantasy option. Yet, his ceiling will be higher if Antetokounmpo misses another contest.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte. The multi-time All-Star wasn't available for Monday's loss to OKC. He appeared in line to miss another contest. But Antetokounmpo was upgraded to probable on Wednesday afternoon. With Damian Lillard (groin), Bobby Portis (personal), and Brook Lopez (back) also available, it will be business as usual for Milwaukee. However, the return of Antetokounmpo and company should mean that guys like Tyler Smith, Ryan Rollins, and AJ Johnson likely won't be as productive.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable Versus Charlotte
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Hornets. The Greek Freak has dealt with right patella tendinopathy for most of the season. Despite that, he's averaged a career-high 31.8 points with 12.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.3 blocks. Antetokounmpo was sidelined for Monday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fortunately, the team could have Khris Middleton (ankles), Brook Lopez (back), and Bobby Portis (personal) back on the floor, which will certainly help. If Damian Lillard (groin), who is also questionable, and Antetokounmpo don't suit up, Middleton, Lopez, and Portis should be more involved on the offensive end. The same can be said about Gary Trent Jr.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder while he deals with tendinopathy in his right patella tendon. The former MVP hasn't had to miss a game since late December despite remaining on the injury report for most of the season. Bobby Portis (personal) is doubtful while Brook Lopez (back) is questionable, so the vacant minutes could go deep into the bench. A.J. Green, Andre Jackson Jr., and Gary Trent Jr. should all see added opportunities in that case, but they aren't recommended for a streaming option in anything other than very deep leagues.
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will remain in the lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Memphis Grizzlies. Right patella tendinopathy continues to keep Antetokounmpo on the injury report, but he hasn't had any problems playing through the issue. Entering Sunday, the Bucks superstar has racked up four consecutive 30-point double-doubles, and he also had one in this season's first meeting with the Grizzlies, notching 37 points and 11 rebounds in a heavy 122-99 loss on Oct. 31.
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has officially been cleared for Friday's fascinating meeting with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Antetokounmpo is ready to make his 16th consecutive appearance after receiving an upgrade from probable to available. He has posted three straight 30-point double-doubles ahead of Friday's action. This will be the third meeting between Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama. The Bucks star has previously dominated the clashes, averaging 34.5 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists compared to Wembanyama's 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It shouldn't shock anyone that Antetokounmpo is on the injury report ahead of this game. The superstar forward has been on regular on the injury report this season. Despite that, Antetokounmpo has suited up for every game this month. Fantasy managers should expect him to once again be out there on Friday. If not, Pat Connaughton, Taurean Prince, and Khris Middleton would all see bigger roles in the rotation.