Giannis Antetokounmpo Diagnosed With Knee Hyperextension And Bone Bruise

Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in only 36 games this season due to injuries. He’s averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game while shooting 62.4% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc and 65.0% from the free-throw line.

The Bucks are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. If the regular season ended today, they would not be in the NBA play-in tournament.

All signs point toward this season being Antetokounmpo’s final campaign in Milwaukee. The Bucks almost traded the NBA legend at the February trade deadline, but the franchise never felt urgency to make a deal.

Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee are widely expected to discuss their future again this offseason.

A future Hall of Famer, Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one-time Finals MVP, one-time Defensive Player of the Year and 10-time All-Star. The NBA icon has a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2027-28 season.

The Bucks can offer Antetokounmpo an extension in October. It will be intriguing to see if Antetokounmpo remains with Milwaukee or finally gets traded this offseason. If he wants to win another championship, Antetokounmpo likely has to leave the Bucks.

The Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors tried to trade for Antetokounmpo at this year’s trade deadline. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue a trade for Antetokounmpo this offseason.

Milwaukee won the 2021 championship against the Phoenix Suns. Since then, the franchise has won just one playoff series.

Antetokounmpo has a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2027-28 season. He has spent his entire NBA career in Milwaukee, but that will likely change this offseason.