The Milwaukee Bucks are 12-18 on the season and fighting to keep themselves in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Unfortunately, they have been forced to play much of the season without several players that were expected to be contributors this year. Of course, their lack of wins thus far has only fueled rumors that nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade, a notion that loses credibility with every passing day.
The best way, though, that Milwaukee can end the trade speculation is by stringing together some wins, something they hope to do tonight against the 14-16 Memphis Grizzlies on the road.
Unfortunately, they have just updated their injury report to include one more player being ruled out.
The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled out Gary Trent Jr. against the Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 6, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Heading into Friday, the Bucks had Gary Trent Jr. listed as questionable for their game against Memphis. In their most recent contest, a win over the Indiana Pacers on December 23, Trent suffered a calf contusion early and had to be helped off the court and into the locker room.
Fortunately, it is not a long-term injury, but Milwaukee has announced that he will not be able to play tonight:
Injury Update: Gary Trent Jr. is out for tonight’s game at Memphis. https://t.co/CaHUdIk1ay
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 26, 2025
The full Bucks injury report now lists the following players as out:
Alex Antetokounmpo: G-League (two-way contract)
Taurean Prince: neck
Giannis Antetokounmpo: right calf strain
Gary Trent Jr.: calf contusion
The Grizzlies have the following players on their own injury report:
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
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