Spirits are high among Milwaukee Bucks fans for the first time in months. While they are still just 20-29 on the season, the NBA trade deadline passed on Thursday and Giannis Antetokounmpo is still on the roster. Indeed, despite months and months of rumor and speculation, it was revealed that the Bucks were never close to trading their superstar and he, for his part, does not want to be traded.
Now, Milwaukee is turning its attention to the Indiana Pacers, their opponent on Friday night. They, of course, are also having a disappointing year and are just 13-38 this year.
After winning each of their last two games, the Bucks are looking for their third consecutive win, which would give them their first three-game winning streak of the season.
The Milwaukee Bucks injury report against the Indiana Pacers
Dec 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Garrison Mathews (24) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Due to the deals that both the Bucks and Pacers made ahead of Thursdays trade deadline, both teams will be a little bit more short-handed than usual. The players traded yesterday are still waiting for the deals to be processed and likely will not play for their new teams tonight.
Bucks injury report
Alex Antetokounmpo (G-Leage/two-way): Out
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain): Out
Cole Anthony (not with team): Out
Amir Coffey (not with team): Out
Bobby Portis (hip contusion): Questionable
Gary Harris (hamstring strain): Questionable
Both Anthony and Coffey were traded to the Phoenix Suns yesterday. Milwaukee is still waiting for the official addition of Ousmane Dieng, who they received in return. Nigel Hayes-Davis, another player they received in the trade, has already been waived.
Pacers injury report
Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles): Out
Isaiah Jackson (not with team): Out
Bennedict Mathurin (not with team): Out
Micah Potter (hip contusion): Questionable
Ethan Thompson (G-League/two-way): Doubtful
Obi Toppin (foot stress fracture): Out
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