NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The NBA’s investigation into the dispute between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status has concluded with a determination that no further action is warranted under the circumstances, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because no resolution has been announced. ESPN first reported that the investigation had concluded.
Antetokounmpo left a March 15 victory over the Indiana Pacers early after an awkward landing on a dunk, and he didn’t play again the rest of the season due to what Bucks officials described as a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. Antetokounmpo said in the last few weeks of the season that he was healthy and wanted to play. “I did what I was supposed to do,” Antetokounmpo said after the Bucks’ final game of the season.
“I wasn’t able to come on the court now. Who has that say? It comes from above.
I thought I had control. OK, if I’m healthy, I’m going to play. This just shows me that not just me, players in general, don’t have no control.
No, I didn’t feel like I had control. ” The NBA had announced on April 4 that an investigation into the dispute was ongoing. The National Basketball Players Association had referenced Antetokounmpo while issuing a statement in late March recommending anti-tanking measures.