Giannis Out vs. Suns: Injury Management Continues

The Milwaukee Bucks announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play against the Phoenix Suns on March 10, 2026, due to ongoing management of a right calf injury. This decision comes after the team struggled significantly in his absence during a recent 130-91 loss to the Orlando Magic. Antetokounmpo has been dealing with a calf strain throughout the 2025-26 season, previously missing 15 games before returning. The Bucks have since limited his minutes, playing him under 28 minutes in three of the last four games to prevent further injury. With 19 games remaining, Milwaukee holds a 27-36 record and is four games out of the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. The team's offense faltered against Orlando, with starters scoring only 34 points, relying heavily on bench production from Bobby Portis and Cam Thomas. The Phoenix Suns, coming off two consecutive wins, will face a Bucks team that is a 1.5-point underdog at home. Devin Booker leads the Suns with 24.9 points per game, and they also have players on their injury report as they begin a six-game road trip. Phoenix holds a 37-27 record and aims to improve its Western Conference standing.