Why is Giannis Antetokounmpo not playing for the Milwaukee Bucks on February 20, 2026?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not playing due to a persistent right calf strain that he has been dealing with since January.

How have the Milwaukee Bucks performed without Giannis Antetokounmpo this season?

The Milwaukee Bucks have a 3-11 record in games played without Giannis Antetokounmpo this season, highlighting their dependence on him.

Which other players are out for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Pelicans?

Besides Giannis Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince and Myles Turner are also out for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Pelicans.

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Giannis Out: Bucks Face Pelicans Short-Handed

21 Feb

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Summary

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out with a right calf strain.
Milwaukee has a 3-11 record without Antetokounmpo this season.
New Orleans has fewer injury concerns heading into the matchup.

Giannis Out: Bucks Face Pelicans Short-Handed

The Milwaukee Bucks will play the New Orleans Pelicans on February 20, 2026, without their leading player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. He continues to be sidelined with a right calf strain that has kept him out since January. The team's performance has suffered significantly in his absence, evidenced by a 3-11 record in games played without him this season.

Antetokounmpo's injury initially occurred in December and re-aggravated in late January, resulting in a soleus strain. He was projected to miss four to six weeks and has not yet returned to full practice. This marks the second extended period he has missed due to a calf issue this season.