Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out Sunday’s All-Star Game, the Bucks announced. That part was expected. Antetokounmpo has not played since Jan. 23 due to a right calf strain, and there was never much momentum toward him pushing it for an exhibition weekend.
The NBA's revamped All-Star Game is supposed to increase interest by pitting two teams of American All-Stars vs. one team of international players. Now injuries and replacement players are showing that the idea of nationality is more fluid than the format suggests.
Still sidelined by a calf strain, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not fulfill his All-Star selection on the court this weekend. He will still be there coaching the All-Celebrity team featuring Shams Charania, but on the active roster, the NBA has selected Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox as Antetokounmpo’s replacement.
The NBA All-Star Game is not anywhere near what it used to be. This year, that is once again the case. Unfortunately, some of the game’s biggest stars are sidelined due to injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the All-Star Game on Sunday, according to the Bucks (Twitter link). The news comes as no surprise, since he hasn’t played since suffering a right calf strain on Jan.
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is bringing his energy off the court with the launch of Giannis FR34K Gummies, a new premium gummy line created with Candy Funhouse.
The Milwaukee Bucks were looking for a spark, and Cam Thomas provided it in spectacular fashion, earning the approval of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee pulled out a 116-108 victory over the Orlando Magic at Kia Center, though the final score only captures a portion of the story.
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has worked with a lot of great players during his career, so he has seen how many people have operated in his decades in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. should be feeling pretty good about himself following his performance against the Orlando Magic. Porter Jr.
In his second game with the Milwaukee Bucks, Cam Thomas poured in 34 points in 25 bench minutes to will them over Orlando in a 116-108 victory Wednesday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet tonight in their final game before the All-Star break, but both teams will be without their biggest stars.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been regaining momentum lately, and tonight’s 116-108 win over the Orlando Magic just solidified that. In a game without Giannis Antetokounmpo and breakout guard Ryan Rollins, the team managed to wear out a solid Eastern Conference rival, and there was one clear factor that head coach Doc Rivers recognized after the game.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers faces the tough task of leading his team to the playoffs this season, but his legacy could be further cemented with a stamp of approval from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Cam Thomas scored 34 points off the bench as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Orlando Magic's three-game winning streak with a 116-108 victory on Wednesday.
First-time candidates Blake Griffin and Candace Parker, as well as returning candidate Doc Rivers, are among the 21 finalists for election to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.