The Milwaukee Bucks are 12-18 following their convincing 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers on December 23. It was a much needed victory as the team struggles to remain afloat and within grasp of the NBA Playoffs until they get Giannis Antetokounmpo back from his calf strain.
Of course, there are always the rumors that Giannis will be traded ahead of the NBA trade deadline, but the Bucks have no intention of trading him and instead are looking to add players to the roster that would better compliment him.
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are in a similar position as Milwaukee. That is, they got off to a disappointing start and are just 14-16 on the season. Additionally, there have been many trade rumors surrounding their star player, Ja Morant.
On Friday, the two teams will face off and may be short several players.
The Milwaukee Bucks injury report for December 26 vs the Memphis Grizzlies
Feb 2, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) runs the down the court fired up after a dunk against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The following three players have been listed as out on the Bucks injury report, just as they have been for the past couple of weeks:
Alex Antetokounmpo: G-League (two-way contract)
Taurean Prince: neck
Giannis Antetokounmpo: right calf strain
Prince recently had neck surgery and has yet to be cleared to resume basketball activities. It is likely that he is out for the year at the very least, with his NBA future in doubt.
Giannis will be out for at least a couple more weeks as he recovers from his calf strain.
In addition to these players, Gary Trent Jr. is listed as questionable with a calf contusion that he suffered against the Pacers.
Meanwhile the Grizzlies have a much longer injury report that includes the following players:
Brandon Clarke (right calf strain): out
Cedric Coward (heel): questionable
Zach Edey (stress reaction, ankle): out
Ty Jerome (right calf strain): out
John Konchar (left thumb, UCL recovery): out
Ja Morant (ankle sprain): questionable
Scotty Pippen Jr. (left great toe surgery): out
Vince Williams Jr. (left patellar tendonitis): out
Tipoff will be at 7:00 PM CST. The game is taking place in Memphis, where the Bucks are 9-15 all-time.
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