Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Magic.
Antetokounmpo will be available to provide depth in Milwaukee's frontcourt should head coach Doc Rivers ultimately call for it. However, that would presumably only be the case if the game gets out of hand in either direction.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Listed as probable for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo is probable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to left hamstring soreness.
Antetokounmpo hasn't been a regular in head coach Doc Rivers' rotation for most of the campaign. It's unlikely he'll see a prominent role in the final game of the regular season as the Bucks aim to claim the second seed in the Eastern Conference. He's played just 26 total minutes since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Available for Friday
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Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Antetokounmpo was able to shake off his minor hamstring issue. Although the Bucks will be shorthanded, Antetokounmpo isn't guaranteed any minutes.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Now questionable
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Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Antetokounmpo was initially probable, so he's trending in the wrong direction. He's not normally part of Milwaukee's rotation, but if cleared, he could see playing time Friday, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (adductor) are both out.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Removed from injury report
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Antetokounmpo (personal) will be available for Monday's game versus Indiana.
Antetokounmpo was previously ruled out for Monday's contest, but now he'll be able to provide some emergency depth for this contest.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Rare appearance in win
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Antetokounmpo racked up two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one steal across two minutes during Tuesday's 146-122 victory over the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo shed the tracksuit Tuesday, making a rare appearance in the blowout win. He continues to provide very little to the team other than brotherly love. His fantasy value is non-existent, even in the deepest of leagues.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Solid showing in preseason opener
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Antetokounmpo recorded 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 21 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 preseason win over the Bulls.
Antetokounmpo re-signed with the Bucks this offseason after garnering a modest role last season. Many people consider his presence on Milwaukee's 15-man roster the past four years as a favor to his younger brother Giannis Antetokounmpo, but as he displayed Sunday, the elder sibling has the skills necessary to compete in the NBA. The 31-year-old likely won't ever play 20-plus minutes per night, but his high-energy style can certainly leave an impression in limited action.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Returning to Milwaukee
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Antetokounmpo agreed to a new contract with the Bucks on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's older brother will stick around in Milwaukee after spending the last four seasons with the franchise. During the 2022-23 campaign, the 31-year-old forward averaged 1.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.6 minutes across 37 appearances. The terms of his deal haven't been revealed, but assuming he's included on Milwaukee's season-opening 15-man roster, Antetokounmpo is unlikely to be a regular member of the rotation.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Ejected Thursday
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Antetokounmpo was ejected from Thursday's game against the Celtics after being assessed a flagrant two, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo was ejected with just over a minute left after headbutting Blake Griffin while the Bucks were down 40. He will finish the contest with one point and one assist in eight minutes of action. He should be back in action for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Gets playing time in blowout
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Antetokounmpo logged 12 minutes off the bench in Friday's 144-116 win over the Jazz, finishing with four points (2-3 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Antetokounmpo remains outside of head coach Mike Budenholzer's rotation, but he had the opportunity to play nearly the entire fourth quarter Friday after the Bucks carried a 30-point lead into the final period. The 30-year-old left the team for a few days last week to tend to a personal matter, but now that he's back with the Bucks, he'll see little use in his depth role down the stretch.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (personal) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.
Antetokounmpo appears to have returned to the team and could play Wednesday. However, his last appearance was on Mar. 1, and he hasn't logged more than five minutes in a game since early January, so his return shouldn't make much of a fantasy impact.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Not with team
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Antetokounmpo isn't with the team and won't suit up Wednesday against the Spurs.
Antetokounmpo isn't a regular part of the rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops, but his next chance to don the uniform arrives Friday as the Bucks embark on a four-game road trip beginning in Salt Lake City.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (not with team) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
Antentokounmpo's absence is unlikely to affect Milwaukee's rotation. His return timetable is unclear, but his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Toronto.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Headed to G League
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Antetokounmpo will join the Bucks' G League affiliate Wisconsin Herd, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has struggled to earn a rotation spot with the Bucks, having appeared in just 2.5 minutes per game this season despite Milwaukee's injury struggles. However, he should be a top option with the Herd for as long as he remains on their roster.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Recalled to NBA
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The Bucks recalled Antetokounmpo from the Wisconsin Herd of the G League on Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokoumpo returns to the Bucks along with Khris Middleton and MarJon Beauchamp. Antetokounmpo is playing only 2.6 minutes per game across eight contests, so he was likely just with the Herd to receive extra practice time.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Heads to G League
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Antetokoumpo has been assigned to the G League, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo doesn't see a ton of action for the Bucks. With the Herd not playing again until Saturday, he may just be joining the G League affiliate to get some additional practice in.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) was left off the injury report for Thursday's season opener versus the 76ers.
Antetokounmpo returned to practice this week after recovering from a non-COVID illness. While he is returning to the lineup Thursday, Antetokounmpo isn't expected to have anything more than a reserve role.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Returns to practice
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Antetokounmpo (illness) returned to practice Monday, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo has dealt with a non-COVID illness over the last week, but it's encouraging that he was able to return to practice after sitting out Saturday's practice session. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's regular-season opener against the 76ers, but he certainly appears to be trending in the right direction.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Status unclear for Opening Night
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is expected back at some point next week, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Head coach Mike Budenholzer didn't specify precisely when Antetokounmpo would be available, so it's best to consider him a question mark for Opening Night on Thursday versus the Sixers. He should fill a light bench role if available.
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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Slated to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is available for Wednesday's preseason game against Brooklyn, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo sat out Tuesday's exhibition game due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll return to action for the second half of the back-to-back set. His brief absence shouldn't impact his availability for the start of the regular season.
