The Milwaukee Bucks are 18-27 on the season and desperate to get back on the winning track. They have lost three games in a row and are just 3-7 in their last ten games.They are now the 12th seed in the NBA Eastern Conference, which would leave them outside the NBA Playoff picture, even for the play-in.
Milwaukee is currently 0.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets for 11th, and four games behind the Chicago Bulls for 10th. The Bucks would need to overtake the Bulls in order to clinch a spot in the play-in tournament.
Fortunately, Milwaukee is taking on the 11-34 Washington Wizards on Friday night as they look to get a much-needed win. Unfortunately, they have already listed five players as out for the game.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report versus the Washington Wizards
Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Milwaukee has been struggling a great deal with injuries this season, especially to star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will miss tonight’s game as the timetable for his return from his latest calf strain is not yet determined.
Bucks injury report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain): Out
Taurean Prince (neck surgery): Out
Alex Antetokounmpo (G-League/two-way): Out
Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique strain): Out
Gary Harris (hamstring soreness): Out
Cole Anthony (illness): Questionable
As one can see, Harris has been added to the injury report with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Anthony’s status for tonight is not yet determined as he battles an illness.
Wizards injury report
Marvin Bagley III (thoracic strain): Out
Alex Starr (illness): Questionable
Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring strain): Out
Cam Whitmore (deep vein thrombosis): Out
Trae Young (MCL sprain): Out
Former Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton is not on the injury report and is available to play.
Washington won the last game against Milwaukee 114-113 on December 31. They also won the matchup before that 129-126. The Bucks won the first game the two teams played against each other 133-120.
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