The Bucks were hoping to have Giannis Antetokounmpo back in time for tonight’s NBA Cup contest in Miami, but the team announced shortly before tip-off that he’s missing a fourth straight game with a low-grade groin strain. He was listed as questionable heading into the game.The Bucks assigned Kevin Porter Jr. to their G League affiliate as he continues to work his way back from … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Still Sidelined; Kevin Porter Jr. To Practice With G League Team
Injury Notes: Giannis, AD, Bulls, Sixers
Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as questionable for Friday’s game in New York, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a strained left adductor, which is part of the groin. The two-time MVP has missed the past four games — and most of a fifth — after suffering the injury on November 17 at Cleveland. Milwaukee lost all five games … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Giannis, AD, Bulls, Sixers
Giannis Antetokounmpo To Return Friday
Perennial All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will return to action on Friday at New York, the Bucks announced (Twitter link). Antetokounmpo went through a pregame warm-up routine prior to being upgraded to available, notes Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter video link). The Greek superstar was initially listed as questionable for Friday’s contest. The 30-year-old has missed … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo To Return Friday
Nets Notes: Demin, Wolf, Porter, Antetokounmpo
The Nets have lost four games in a row and hold a record of 3-16 on the season, but there have been some signs for hope — if not for this season, then for the future, writes C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. In Friday’s loss to the Sixers, rookie lottery pick Egor Demin shook off a scoreless first half to finish with the best game of his young career. His final stat line … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Demin, Wolf, Porter, Antetokounmpo
Giannis On Slumping Bucks: Put Aside Personal Agendas
The return of Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t cure all of the Bucks’ ills. Milwaukee lost its seventh straight on Friday, falling to the Knicks, 118-109. Their superstar tried his best to end the slide in his first game back from a groin strain, racking up 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in 28 minutes. After the loss, Antetokounmpo addressed a number of topics, as relayed … [Read more...] about Giannis On Slumping Bucks: Put Aside Personal Agendas