GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO NEWS

Officially ruled out Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 against the Pacers.

Impact Antetokounmpo was doubtful on Milwaukee's initial injury report, and he'll officially miss a sixth consecutive game as the team attempts to regain a lead in the first-round series. His next chance to suit up will be in Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Friday Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Friday's Game 3 against Indiana.

Impact Antetokounmpo has been putting up shots in recent days but hadn't yet resumed running or cutting as of Wednesday. As a result, he'll likely be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game due to his calf issue. Assuming he's sidelined, his next chance to suit up will be in Sunday's Game 4.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Khris Middleton joins Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bucks' injury list before Game 3 | NBA.com The All-Star forward injured his right ankle during Milwaukee's Game 2 loss to Indiana.

APRIL 25 • NBA.COM

Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton’s status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the...

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks, Pacers tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks in game three of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not scrimmaging Antetokounmpo (calf) has started doing stationary jump shooting but still isn't running or cutting as of Wednesday, Shams Charania reported on FanDuel's Run It Back.

Impact Damian Lillard had another stellar first-half performance in Game 2 but couldn't keep the Bucks close in the second half as the Pacers evened the series. Antetokounmpo's status for Game 3 on Friday likely won't be known until Thursday afternoon, but Charania suggests Milwaukee should be preparing to play without Antetokounmpo again. The MVP candidate has missed five straight games dating back to the regular season and hasn't played since April 9. However, if Antetokounmpo gets the green light, it's safe to expect he'll handle as many minutes as necessary in an attempt to keep the Bucks' postseason hopes alive.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam scores 37, Pacers even series 1-1 by beating shorthanded Bucks

Led by Pascal Siakam, the Indiana Pacers evened up the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a 125-10...

APRIL 24

Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 and tie their Easter...

APRIL 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sits out Game 2 against Pacers | NBA.com Milwaukee's star has been out of the lineup since April 10 and is recovering from a left calf injury suffered late in the season.

APRIL 24 • NBA.COM

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Puts up shots Tuesday Coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that Antetokounmpo (calf) was able to get on the floor to get up shots and is getting closer a return, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Antetokounmpo has already been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2, marking his fifth straight absence due to a left calf strain. The Bucks were able to secure the victory in Game 1 over Indiana, which gives Antetokounmpo more time to return for Milwaukee's first-round series.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for Game 2 of series against Pacers with calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night because of a lingering left c...

APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out for Game 2 vs. Pacers Bucks coach Doc Rivers said that he did not have a timeline for Antetokounmpo's return.

APRIL 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Officially ruled out Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pacers.

Impact As expected, Antetokounmpo has been downgraded from doubtful to out while he continues to recover from a left soleus strain. Without their star player, the Bucks were able to win Game 1 behind a stellar first-half performance from Damian Lillard, affording Antetokounmpo some extra rest, but if Milwaukee drops Game 2 at home, there may be added pressure for the MVP candidate to return Friday, when the series shifts to Indiana for Game 3.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as doubtful Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against Indiana.

Impact Antetokounmpo's left Soleus strain appears on track to keep him sidelined for Game 2, although Milwaukee can breathe a huge sigh of relief after controlling Game 1 at home. Antetokounmpo suffering a calf-related setback would be a worst-case scenario for the Bucks, so proceeding with caution appears likely, but his status will still need to be monitored until officially ruled out.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo window for return starting over the next week or two Run it Back: Shams Charania: “Giannis Antetokounmpo is progressing slowly but surely…From what I’m told this is a 2-4 week injury. Tuesday,...

APRIL 22 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers without Giannis in playoff opener MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard’s sensational start ensured the Milwaukee Bucks would fare just fine without Giannis Antetokounmpo in their...

APRIL 22 • STANDARD.NET

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat...

APRIL 22

Damian Lillard's 35-point 1st half helps Bucks beat Pacers 109-94 without Giannis in playoff opener

Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 in their Easte...

APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain

The Milwaukee Bucks are starting the playoffs without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the left calf strain that knocked the two-time MVP out for the Bucks’ final three regular-season...

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not play Sunday Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on NBA Countdown that Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 against Indiana.

Impact Antetokounmpo had previously been listed as doubtful, so the 29-year-old being downgraded to unavailable is the expected outcome as he continues nursing a left calf strain. Antetokounmpo's situation is precarious because of the interconnected nature of the calf muscle and Achilles tendon, but his status moving forward could be partially dictated by how Milwaukee fairs on a game-to-game basis. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE