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Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss closer to four weeks due to a calf strain, according to Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. Antetokounmpo was initially thought to be out for 2-4 weeks, though Rivers preached a cautious approach. "I feel like we should learn is with calves -- make sure they're healthy," Rivers said on Friday. "So that may take longer than we want. That even … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo To Be Out Closer To 4 Weeks With Calf Strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to get healthy and "make things work" with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Chris Haynes. "He spoke to me about just being where his feet are planted...that is where his focus is at," said Haynes about a recent conversation with Antetokounmpo. Haynes then recounted a story that Antetokounmpo told years earlier about how when he sees a wall, he … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Focused On Getting Healthy, ‘Not Running From A Situation’

Giannis Antetokounmpo told at least one Milwaukee Bucks teammate during the summer that he believed a trade to the New York Knicks was close to materializing, multiple sources said this week. The two-time MVP gave Milwaukee a preference to be traded to New York, and the teams held discussions in August. ESPN reported the Knicks were afforded an exclusive negotiating window in … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Told Teammate Trade To Knicks Was Close In August

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be out two to four weeks with a right calf strain. Antetokounmpo suffered the non-contact injury in the first quarter of Wednesday's game. An Achilles injury was quickly ruled out, but Antetokounmpo will still miss a meaningful number of games. The injury quickly follows ESPN's report that Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks will be … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Out 2-4 Weeks With Right Calf Strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have initiated conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks on whether his best fit is staying with the franchise or moving on via a trade. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks ahead of the NBA trade deadline on February 5th, which could lead to a trade request. Antetokounmpo has been frustrated with the Bucks' losing and … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens Talks With Bucks About His Future