Giannis Antetokounmpo had fans letting out a big sigh of relief when he came back to action after exiting in the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. He even threw down a massive two-handed dunk in his return to the court.
However, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player was not able to finish the contest due to an apparent calf issue. Following the game, he told reporters that he will be missing action for at least four weeks.
ViaJamal Collier of ESPN:
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo did not finish Friday night’s 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets because of a right calf injury, which Antetokounmpo said after the game he expects will sideline him for at least four to six weeks.
Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on Saturday for further evaluation of the injury, which limited him throughout Friday’s contest. He said the issue felt similar to the calf injury that sidelined him earlier this season.
Antetokounmpo suffer injury in the Bucks’ loss to the Nuggets on Friday
This is a tough blow for the already struggling Milwaukee squad.
Doc Rivers’ team hasbeen having a tough time winning games consistently even before the 10-time NBA All-Star suffered the aforementioned injury, and now the Bucks have to navigate a long stretch without him.
This difficult turn for Antetokounmpo also adds anew dimension to rumors surrounding his fate with the team heading into February’s NBA trade deadline.
On the season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.0 points on a 64.5 percent shooting from the field, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per outing.
Jan 13, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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