Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury: No Timetable for Return

Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently sidelined with a calf strain, and the Milwaukee Bucks have established no concrete timetable for his return to play. Coach Doc Rivers confirmed the diagnosis but stressed the uncertainty surrounding when the star forward will be back on the court. Antetokounmpo himself has expressed frustration with the injury, noting his inability to explode or get onto his toes.

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently facing significant challenges without Antetokounmpo and second-leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr., who is also out with an oblique strain. The team has lost five of their last six games and finds themselves in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings, jeopardizing their streak of nine consecutive playoff berths. Their record stands at 15-15 with Antetokounmpo and a concerning 3-11 without him this season.

Despite Antetokounmpo's history of calf issues, including missing games in previous seasons, the Bucks have not considered resting him for the remainder of the current season. The team has been monitoring his workload, limiting his minutes in recent games. However, this strategy did not prevent his re-injury. The team's performance and Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks have been subjects of much discussion, especially with the NBA trade deadline approaching.