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MIL • Forward • #34
about 13 hours ago
Antetokounmpo fell two boards shy of his first triple-double of the season, recording a monster all-around performance as Milwaukee fell to 17-22 overall on the year. The omnipresent trade chatter will likely ramp up in the coming weeks, especially if the Bucks continue to struggle. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar, who has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six games, is averaging 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks through 25 games this season. The Bucks are back in action with a quick two-game week that features matchups against the Timberwolves and Spurs.
MIL • Forward • #34
2 days ago
Giannis came up with the biggest defensive play of Friday’s game, as he poked the ball away from LeBron James in the final seconds to prevent the Lakers’ forward from attempting a potential game-tying layup. While Antetokounmpo’s shot volume was low, he shot the ball efficiently from the field and the foul line. Having seemingly put to rest any rumors regarding his future in Milwaukee, the question now is what (if anything) the Bucks will look to do to strengthen the roster around Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline. Regardless of the answer, he’ll still provide excellent fantasy value.
MIL • Forward • #34
4 days ago
Antetokounmpo played 31 minutes on Wednesday and collected his fourth straight 30-point double-double. Efficient shooting keyed his success, and a pair of three-pointers also added to his overall fantasy production on the night. He finished as the only Milwaukee player with double-digit rebounds and was the only one to score more than 16 points. Antetokounmpo continues to do the heavy lifting for the Bucks — their success depends on it, which is great news for fantasy basketball managers.
MIL • Forward • #34
8 days ago
Usually, the approach of having Giannis earn his points at the foul line results in him leaving some points on the board, given his poor shooting at the free-throw line. Well, that approach didn’t work for the Kings, as he made 11 of his 13 attempts on the night. Add in an elite shooting performance from the field, and the Bucks superstar finished with his third 30-point double-double in as many appearances. While Milwaukee’s not playing again until Wednesday is bad news for fantasy managers, it does get Giannis a little more time to deal with his right calf.
MIL • Forward • #34
8 days ago
Initially probable for Sunday’s game, Antetokounmpo will take on his usual role as the focal point of the Bucks’ offensive attack. And given Sacramento’s defensive struggles, Giannis could be in for a big night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #34
9 days ago
The Bucks are still managing Antetokounmpo’s workload due to the right calf injury he sustained last month, but the probable tag suggests he will be available. If Giannis can’t play, Bobby Portis would be back in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #34
10 days ago
Antetokounmpo delivered the game-winner on an alley-oop slam with five seconds left in regulation, reaching the lofty 30-point plateau in the process. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar has scored 24 points or more in four consecutive contests since returning from injury last week and has notched back-to-back double-double performances. He shot 61 percent from the floor in this one with all 18 of his attempts coming from inside the arc. Perhaps the most impressive element of this effort was that he went a perfect 8-of-8 from the charity stripe.
MIL • Forward • #34
10 days ago
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable for right calf injury management reasons, so his availability doesn’t come as a surprise. The 31-year-old power forward is coming off a 33-point performance against the Wizards on Wednesday and has another good matchup against the Hornets on Friday.
MIL • Forward • #34
11 days ago
Antetokounmpo logged just 28 minutes against the Wizards as he eases his way back from a calf injury. Still, he managed to reach the 30-point mark and tally double-digit rebounds for the first time in over a month. The former league MVP failed to accumulate any stocks in this game, however, and was inconsistent from the line. Otherwise, his night was encouraging, and his performances moving forward should remain strong as his minutes increase.
MIL • Forward • #34
14 days ago
Antetokounmpo was still on a minutes restriction in his second game since returning from a three-week absence due to a right calf strain. The 31-year-old’s production has been excellent while only playing 25 minutes in each game. Giannis capped off the victory against the Hornets with a dunk over Brandon Miller despite being fouled with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter. The Bucks will be back on the court Wednesday against the Wizards.
MIL • Forward • #34
16 days ago
Antetokounmpo didn’t show any signs of rust in his first game action since December 3 after an eight-game absence due to a right calf strain. He dropped 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting in the first half and nearly reached the lofty 30-point plateau in just 24 minutes. He also uncorked a windmill dunk in the final seconds with the game in hand that drew a strong reaction from the Bulls and led to a benches-clearing incident. It seems likely he’ll have a bit of a minutes restriction for at least a couple additional games but it’s a welcome development for fantasy managers to get him back in the lineup. The Bucks have four games on tap next week including a pair against the Hornets in addition to the Wizards and Kings.
MIL • Forward • #34
16 days ago
Giannis is back in the Bucks’ lineup after missing more than three weeks with a strained calf. His return prompts two changes to the starting lineup. Rollins has returned to the starting five to provide more shooting/playmaking off of Giannis, while Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma head to the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Forward • #34
16 days ago
Antetokounmpo is officially listed as questionable with a right calf strain. An earlier report from Eric Nehm of The Athletic was that Giannis is expected to play Saturday against the Bulls as long as he clears pregame tests. The 31-year-old power forward last played December 3rd against the Pistons.
Source: Kevin Lu
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Giannis went down just three minutes into Wednesday night’s game, and the Bucks were fortunate enough to quickly rule out an Achilles injury. However, it turns out that the calf injury could keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time anyway. With reports coming out that Giannis has also asked the Bucks for a trade, we’d expect the team and player to both be cautious with his return, which will likely keep him out until the beginning or middle of January. In the meantime, Bobby Portis Jr. figures to see an uptick in minutes, and both Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will be leaned on for higher usage. Giannis’ recovery timeline could be additionally interesting because players who signed offseason extensions, like Knicks wing Mikail Bridges, aren’t eligible to be traded until February. With Giannis sidelined for a few weeks, that could open up new trade possibilities for the Bucks, if they choose to move their star.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Giannis went down just three minutes into Wednesday night’s game, and the Bucks were fortunate enough to quickly rule out an Achilles injury. However, it turns out that the calf injury could keep him on the shelf for an extended period of time anyway. With reports coming out that Giannis has also asked the Bucks for a trade, we’d expect the team and player to both be cautious with his return, which will likely keep him out until the beginning or middle of January. In the meantime, Bobby Portis Jr. figures to see an uptick in minutes, and both Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma will be leaned on for higher usage. Giannis’ recovery timeline could be additionally interesting because players who signed offseason extensions, like Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, aren’t eligible to be traded until February. With Giannis sidelined for a few weeks, that could open up new trade possibilities for the Bucks, if they choose to move their star.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
When a player goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury, as Giannis did on Wednesday, it doesn’t take much effort to fear the worst. The Bucks announced during Wednesday’s game that the superstar forward had been diagnosed with a strained right calf. During his postgame availability, Rivers said doctors had ruled out an Achilles injury. That’s great news for Milwaukee, but the next step will be to determine the severity of the injury. Jericho Sims started the third quarter and finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. However, while that was an excellent performance for him, Bobby Portis (13/9/5 with two three-pointers in 30 minutes) and Kyle Kuzma (4/4/3/1/2 in 21 minutes) are more reliable alternatives if Giannis is out for an extended period.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
When a player goes down with a non-contact lower leg injury, as Giannis did on Wednesday, it doesn’t take much effort to fear the worst. The Bucks announced during Wednesday’s game that the superstar forward had been diagnosed with a strained right calf. During his postgame availability, Rivers said doctors had ruled out an Achilles injury. That’s great news for Milwaukee, but the next step will be to determine the severity of the injury. Jericho Sims started the third quarter and finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes. However, while that was an excellent performance for him, Bobby Portis (13/9/5 with two three-pointers in 30 minutes) and Kyle Kuzma (4/4/3/1/2 in 21 minutes) are more reliable alternatives if Giannis is out for an extended period.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo left Wednesday’s game after suffering a non-contact leg injury during the first quarter. The Bucks have since ruled him out with a strained right calf, which will likely mean an extended absence, with the timespan depending on the severity of the injury. Bobby Portis will have added value if Antetokounmpo is out for an extended period, as will Kyle Kuzma.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
No surprise here as Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable with left adductor injury management. The 30-year-old power forward will start for the Bucks on Wednesday night amid reports that he might be considering leaving Milwaukee in the future. The Greek Freak has a difficult matchup against the tough Pistons defense Wednesday.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Due to left adductor strain injury management, Antetokounmpo is back on the Bucks’ injury report. The good news is that he’s considered probable, so he’s likely to play. If not, Kyle Kuzma will likely return to the starting lineup. In that spot, Kuzma would be worth rostering, even with the efficiency concerns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo was still able to pour in the points, but after scoring 29 points in 19 minutes in Milwaukee’s last game, this one was underwhelming. He has scored at least 25 points in all three games since he returned from a four-game absence with a groin injury, and the only game this year in which he failed to score 20 points was the game that he exited after scoring 14 points in 13 minutes. Giannis will continue to dominate usage for Milwaukee, though up next is a tough matchup with Detroit.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Giannis was initially listed as probable, and now he has officially been cleared to suit up. He had 29 points in 19 minutes on Saturday and will hopefully spend more time on the floor for this game in order to stuff the stat sheet, as he typically does.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo only played 19 minutes due to the lopsided score, but that was more than enough time for him to pour in the points. Typically, Giannis will be even more dominant than he was in this game, but he was still able to make a huge impact in limited action. Up next is another matchup with a team at the bottom of the standings, with a trip to Washington on Monday. Hopefully that game will be closer so Giannis can surpass 20 minutes.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Antetokounmpo was back in the lineup after a four-game absence. While Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said before the game that the former MVP would be under a minutes restriction, he did not divulge a specific number. Giannis played 28 minutes and looked sharp when on the floor. Kyle Kuzma returned to the bench but was still productive, scoring 20 points. With Milwaukee facing the Nets on Saturday, they may give Giannis the night off for injury management reasons.
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
It won’t be Trent that returns to the bench with Giannis back. Trent will remain a starter, while Kyle Kuzma will be pushed to the bench after starting the last eight games. Kuzma will still play a significant role off the bench.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Forward • #34
about 1 month ago
Giannis will return after a four-game absence, and he’ll immediately be back to playing his typical, high-usage role. Gary Trent Jr. started in his place in the Bucks’ last game, but he’ll likely return to playing a reserve role with Antetokounmpo back.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee’s last four games, most recently sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Heat. Gary Trent Jr. was his replacement in the starting lineup for that one, playing 35 minutes and scoring 15 points. Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims have also made starts due to Antetokounmpo’s injury, with Portis offering the highest fantasy ceiling.
Source: Ian Begley
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
With Antetokounmpo considered questionable on the initial injury report, there was hope that he would play. Unfortunately, the Bucks have ruled out their superstar forward. While Bobby Portis offers superior streaming value, Jericho Sims received a spot start the last time out. However, Sims only played 11 minutes, so there’s no need to consider streaming him if he gets another start.
Source: Eric Nehm
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee’s last three games with a strained groin, but a return may be on the horizon. Initially given a timeline of one to two weeks, the Bucks star has a chance to play in Wednesday’s NBA Cup matchup. If he returns, Jericho Sims will head to the bench after logging 11 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.
Source: Jim Owczarski
MIL • Forward • #34
about 2 months ago
Charania’s report indicates it’s a low-grade left groin strain for Giannis, and if he doesn’t return in November, he should be back quickly to start December. That means at least three absences for Giannis, though he could be out seven games or more, depending on how he recovers. Antetokounmpo has had one of the highest usage rates of his career this year, so there will be plenty of shots to go around. Recently, Kyle Kuzma (24 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues) replaced Gary Trent Jr. (seven percent) in the starting lineup, but GTJ could make a return to the opening unit with Antetokounmpo out. Jericho Sims started the second half of Monday’s game against the Cavaliers, but that was likely a matchup-based decision against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Bobby Portis (25 percent) is another candidate to enter the starting lineup, though he has been disappointing this year. Of course, Ryan Rollins, who is enjoying a breakout season for the Bucks, had his two best games of the year when Giannis missed games earlier this year. Everyone on the Bucks will seen a bump in usage and minutes until Antetokounmpo returns.
Source: Shams Charania