Milwaukee Bucks eliminated from postseason contention, East field set
Will the Bucks being eliminated from the postseason change Giannis Antetokounmpo's desire to return? Don't bet on it.
It's official: The Milwaukee Bucks are eliminated from the postseason. That, however, feels much more like the light just turned green on the speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in the city. After being blown out by the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday behind a Stephon Castle triple-double, Milwaukee is now 9.
5 games back of the No. 10 seed Charlotte Hornets with nine games remaining in the season. The Bucks are eliminated.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers talked about being eliminated postgame. Doc Rivers, on the Bucks officially being eliminated from playoff contention: https://t. co/Xt9ake6XFJ pic.
twitter. com/4nb3TSDlbx — Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) March 28, 2026 Will being eliminated change Antetokounmpo’s plan to try to return to the court this season once he recovers from a left knee hyperextension that led to a bone bruise? The Bucks front office has wanted him to shut it down both because of that injury and the lingering other ones that have limited him to 36 games this season, plus they should be focusing on the best draft position possible.