Antetokounmpo: Even open to missing the entire 2025-26 season
Giannis Antetokounmpo: No clear timetable for a return to the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo could be sidelined for an extended period of time, including the remainder of the 2025-26 season, as the Milwaukee Bucks choose to proceed with the utmost care in his recovery from a sprained right calf.
Initially, the Greek superstar had estimated that it would take four to six weeks to return to the courts, however the facts remain fluid, as clarified by the coach of the team, Doc Rivers.
Rivers statements and the medical image
Speaking to reporters, the veteran technician confirmed that the MRI results showed what the Bucks initially feared.
“The MRI showed exactly what we expected. Sprained calf and, at this time, there is no specific timetable for a return. We hope it will be like last time and return sooner, but we cannot define it,” he said.
When asked if there is any thought of being out for the rest of the year, Rivers clarified that such a thing has not been decided, but without ruling out any possibility.
“We haven’t gotten there yet. But there is no time frame either. Last time we thought we had waited long enough and there were moments when it was 100%. Calf sprains are rife in the NBA this year and are affecting even top-level players,” he added.
Rumors about Giannis’ future and the Bucks’ standings
At the same time, the uncertainty surrounding the return of the 31-year-old point forward has reignited the scenarios for his future in Milwaukee. Rumors of a potential trade, either in-season or off-season, are rife, with several teams keeping a close eye on developments.
Antetokounmpo is in his 13th year with the Bucks, and his eventual departure could be tied to his bid for a second NBA championship, but nothing is taken for granted at this point.
Competitively, Milwaukee is 18-26, three wins out of the Eastern Conference Play-In zone.
Giannis’ numbers in the 2025-26 season
Until his injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo put up impressive numbers in 30 appearances:
28.0 points
10.0 rebounds
5.6 assists
0.9 steals
0.7 blocks
The developments surrounding the situation of the “Greek Freak” are awaited with particular interest, as they may affect both the Bucks’ course this year and the overall map of the NBA.
