The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of a frustrating 114-113 loss to the Washington Wizards earlier this week. It was a loss that everyone, including head coach Doc Rivers, said was one that was the result of the players losing focus and not playing the right way. What made it more frustrating was that the loss dropped Milwaukee to 14-20 on the season. Currently, they are not even a play-in team in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Fortunately, the Bucks have a chance to get back on the right side of the win-loss column by taking on the struggling and short-handed Charlotte Hornets at home before heading out on a West Coast road trip.
Unfortunately, Giannis Antetokounmpo has found himself, once again, added to the Bucks injury report.
Giannis Antetokounmpo added to Milwaukee Bucks injury report
Dec 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) goes up for a dunk against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Giannis, of course, missed eight games in December after suffering a right calf strain. During his absence, Milwaukee was just 2-6 and fell further down in the standings.
Since his return, the team is 2-1 and the nine-time All-Star has been playing on restricted minutes. But while he was not on the Bucks injury report for the game against Washington, he has been added for tonight’s game against Charlotte:
Giannis (calf; injury management) has been added to the Bucks’ latest injury report but is listed as probable for tonight’s game.
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) January 2, 2026
The good news, as seen above, is that Giannis is still probable to play. Gary Harris, who has been a key rotational player, is out with a neck strain.
Alex Antetokounmpo, Mark Sears, Pete Nance, and Taueran Prince are also all out.
Hornets star and Wisconsin native Kon Knueppel missed the matchup between the two teams last week with a sprained ankle, but is not on the injury report for tonight’s game.
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