The Bucks have been hit hard with the injury bug but help is on the way.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed the last five games with a nagging knee injury but the All-Star forward is reportedly getting closer to making his return.
Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season with averages of 31.0 points, 11.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists. He's appeared in 35 of a possible 44 games.
What's next for Antetokounmpo? Here's everything we know about his injury and the latest news on when he may return.
What is Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury?
The Bucks have listed Antetokounmpo on the injury report with left knee soreness since his last appearance.
Antetokounmpo last played in Milwaukee's win over Atlanta on Jan. 11. He finished with a season-low seven points to go along with 18 rebounds and 10 assists in 34 minutes. It marked the second time in three games that Antetokounmpo failed to score in double figures.
How long will Giannis Antetokounmpo be out?
Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Monday, Jan. 23rd's game against the Pistons, meaning the star forward is in line to make his return from a five-game absence.
Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are listed probable to return to the lineup on Monday vs. Pistons. Antetokounmpo and Middleton have been out since Jan. 11 and Dec. 15, respectively.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2023
The Bucks struggled without Antetokounmpo, losing three of their last five games to drop to third place in the Eastern Conference.
Giannis Antetokounmpo career stats, highlights
- 22.3 points per game
- 9.5 rebounds per game
- 4.6 assists per game
- 1.3 blocks per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- 2.9 turnovers per game
- 32.6 minutes per game
- 53.4 percent shooting
- 28.6 percent 3-point shooting
- 71.2 percent free throw shooting
