Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo does not intend to sit out rest of season

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• Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo does not intend to sit out rest of season

  Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t planning on shutting it down. Despite the Bucks slipping to 20-29 and falling outside the playoff picture, Antetokounmpo intends to return once he’s fully recovered from his right calf strain, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The idea of sitting him for the remainder of the season was floated internally, league […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo does not intend to sit out rest of season appeared first on Hoops Wire .

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published: 2026-02-06 08:02:42 UTC

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• Rivers says Bucks won't shut down Antetokounmpo for season and will play him when he's healthy

  Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers reiterated Friday that the Bucks have no plans to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season, though the two-time MVP’s return date from a calf strain remains uncertain. Rivers spoke on the issue during the Bucks’ pregame availability a day after the trade deadline passed with Antetokounmpo remaining in Milwaukee.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-02-07 00:53:36 UTC