Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins NFL Rumors After 2-Week Knee Injury Concerns
This is troubling news for a Milwaukee team 5.5 games out of the play-in and less than month left in the season.
The play was routine. In the third quarter of a Bucks win against the Pacers on Sunday, Giannis Antetokounmpo used a spin move then rose up for a slam, but when he landed, his left knee buckled a little underneath him. He pushed through it, and the next time down the court, he attempted another dunk, but it was clear he was in pain.
Antetokounmpo shot his free throws and then went back to the locker room and did not return. Even so, after the game, Antetokounmpo didn't even think he'd need an MRI. Things have changed in the last 48 hours.
Now comes the word that Antetokounmpo is out Tuesday night with a left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise. Injury Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Knee Hyperextension; Bone Bruise) is out for tonight’s game vs. Cleveland.
https://t. co/FYbVWk9fN1 — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 17, 2026 Antetokounmpo will miss more than Tuesday's game, he will be out a week and then reevaluated, according to Shams Charania of ESPN . Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers was optimistic about Antetokounmpo, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.