Ripple effects of Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and why it could be a blessing in disguise for Bucks
Antetokounmpo said he expects to miss 4-6 weeks after leaving Friday's loss with another calf injury
2026
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIL | 36 | 27.6 | 9.8 | 5.4 |
| 2025 | MIL | 67 | 30.4 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| 2024 | MIL | 73 | 30.4 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| 2023 | MIL | 63 | 31.1 | 11.8 | 5.7 |
| 2022 | MIL | 67 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 5.8 |
| 2021 | MIL | 61 | 28.1 | 11 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | MIL | 63 | 29.5 | 13.6 | 5.6 |
| 2019 | MIL | 72 | 27.7 | 12.5 | 5.9 |
| 2018 | MIL | 75 | 26.9 | 10 | 4.8 |
| 2017 | MIL | 80 | 22.9 | 8.8 | 5.4 |
| 2016 | MIL | 80 | 16.9 | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| 2015 | MIL | 81 | 12.7 | 6.7 | 2.6 |
| 2014 | MIL | 77 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
Antetokounmpo said he expects to miss 4-6 weeks after leaving Friday's loss with another calf injury
Numerous NBA front offices began operating under the belief in recent days that a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before the league's February 5 trade deadline at 3 PM ET had become somewhat more possible. The speculation intensified despite Antetokounmpo insisting on January 8 that he would never ask for a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. But Antetokounmpo suddenly sustained another worrisome calf injury in Friday's loss by the Bucks against the Denver Nuggets. Antetokounmpo said he expects to be...
Injuries to two star players may be taking some of the excitement out of the trade deadline, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were expected to be two of the top names on the market, but Morant suffered an elbow sprain that will force him to miss […]
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Myles Turner is settling into a new chapter with the Milwaukee Bucks after signing a four-year, $108.9 million contract on July 7, 2025, bringing his experience and skill set to a roster built around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Turner discussed how his on-court perspective has evolved and which players now stand […] The post Myles Turner explains adjustments, influences, and role after joining Bucks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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The Golden State Warriors are expected to be heavily involved in any offseason trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Milwaukee Bucks make him available, while also monitoring the possibility of pursuing LeBron James once he becomes an unrestricted free agent on June 30, via Jake Fischer. League sources say Golden State views either superstar […] The post Warriors eye Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Bucks and Antetokounmpo currently sit in 11th place ahead of the trade deadline. What are their options?
League sources have told ESPN they believe Giannis Antetokounmpo will have to put substantial pressure on the Milwaukee Bucks to force a trade as the franchise struggles through a disappointing season. The two-time MVP values his standing in Milwaukee and does not want to alienate the fan base by requesting to leave, a league source reiterated to ESPN. When asked about his future, Antetokounmpo has repeatedly confirmed his commitment to the Bucks. However, he has also repeatedly left himself ...
Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show (YouTube link), Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s camp has remained in regular conversation with the Bucks regarding the superstar forward’s future and whether the team is capable of competing at the level he desires. “Giannis and the Bucks have been having ongoing conversations about his future,” […]