How long is Giannis Antetokounmpo out? Knee injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Bucks star

Coming off back-to-back 40-point games, Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-95 loss to the Washington Wizards Sunday night due to knee soreness.

How long will Milwaukee be without its star forward? Here is what we know about Antetokounmpo's injury.

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What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury?

Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable on the injury report heading into the contest, before being ruled out just before tip-off due to knee soreness. 

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer tells reporters that Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT (left knee soreness) for tonight’s game against the Wizards.

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 1, 2023

The injury is likely something that has been bothering him in recent games, however, he is coming off two monster performances, becoming the first player since Moses Malone in 1982 to score over 40 points and grab over 20 rebounds in back-to-back games. 

Through 30 games this season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game, shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 25.3 percent from the 3-point line.

How long will Giannis Antetokounmpo be out?

After losing to the Wizards, the Bucks have now dropped five of their last six games. They face the Wizards again at home in a back-to-back, with three of their next four games coming on the road, including visits to Toronto and New York. 

Antetokounmpo is listed as probable against the Wizards.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo career stats, highlights

• 22.3 points per game
• 9.5 rebounds per game
• 4.6 assists per game
• 1.2 steals per game
• 32.6 minutes per game
• 53.5 percent field goal shooting
• 28.6 percent 3-point field goal shooting