Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo is listed with injury management for a right calf strain, which downgraded his status from probable to out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Friday's contest in Charlotte is the first part of a back-to-back set for Milwaukee, so the seven-time All-Star could sit out the first leg or perhaps the other on Saturday. Antetokounmpo has carried out first-round fantasy value in points leagues, averaging 29.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 combined steals and blocks in 32.5 minutes through 10 games. Damian Lillard led the way with 37 points and 13 assists on Wednesday in Toronto without the Greek Freak, while sixth man Bobby Portis played a season-high 30 minutes.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is now out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Initially tagged as probable with injury management, Antetokounmpo won't play on Wednesday due to a right calf strain. There's no indication that he suffered any kind of setback at this point, so we'll view the two-time MVP as day-to-day leading into Friday's In-Season Tournament battle with the Hornets in Charlotte. Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton will try to pick up the slack left behind by Antetokounmpo, while Bobby Portis, fresh of his first double-double of the year on Monday, could receive more minutes and even a potential spot start against Toronto. The Raptors may have to play bigger with Dennis Schroder (knee) iffy and Gary Trent Jr. (foot) unlikely to play for this one.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors. He's carrying a calf problem, but it apparently isn't too serious, and Antetokounmpo is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday. The former MVP has been on a tear lately, averaging 41.3 points across a three-game stretch, and the Raptors will have their hands full trying to stop him. Antetokounmpo averaged a triple-double in the matchup a season ago, posting 26.0 points with 16.5 rebounds and 10.0 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his first double-double of the year in the team's season-opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In the one-point win, Antetokounmpo finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks, and seven turnovers. He also shot 10-for-22 from the floor and 3-for-9 from the free-throw line. So far, the free throw and turnover woes haven't been solved, so fantasy managers should have built those deficiencies into their roster builds. Antetokounmpo should continue to stuff the stat sheet though and the two-man game with Damian Lillard should lead to even more scoring and assist opportunities.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a three-year, $186 million extension with the team on Monday night. The 28-year-old has been one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association for a while now, and he finished last season by averaging a career-high 31.1 points per game. Antetokounmpo is also a two-time MVP, a multi-time All-Star, and led the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021. Yet, there was a period during the offseason when he was non-committal about agreeing to a new deal, so many believed his days in Milwaukee were numbered. But the front office demonstrated their dedication toward capturing another title by trading for superstar guard Damian Lillard a few weeks ago, which was enough to get the 2013 No. 15 overall pick to pledge his allegiance to the franchise. Nonetheless, Antetokounmpo is better suited for non-category fantasy formats due to his troubles shooting the ball, specifically from behind the arc and charity stripe. At the same time, his inability to remain healthy is a problem for everyone. However, The Greek Freak would make a welcome addition to any fantasy roster, especially since he appears more motivated than ever.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a double-double in Tuesday's 124-101 loss to the Thunder, amassing 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. He also snagged four steals in 25 minutes on the floor and dished out a pair of assists. With Damian Lillard settling for five points on 2-for-11 shooting, Malik Beasley ended up as Milwaukee's leading scorer with 20 points. The Antetokounmpo-Lillard partnership worked well in their first appearance together Sunday against the Lakers, but the team struggled massively without Lillard's scoring on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo is a perennial MVP candidate and is poised to terrorize teams up and down the land again in 2023-24.

Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is still eager to improve ahead of his 11th NBA season. He plans to pick up some of Hakeem Olajuwon's tricks, with a workout scheduled with the legendary big man before the 2023-24 season begins. "This season for the training camp I have a trip that I'm going to go down to Houston and try to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon," Antetokounmpo said on the 48 Minutes podcast. "I love his game and if I can kind of take a few things from his game or learn anything from the few days I'm going to spend with him it's going to be a blessing." Olajuwon was famous for his footwork and post moves. If Antetokounmpo can add some of the elements to his game, he will definitely be an even bigger threat offensively.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo stated he won't sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible next month. Although the multi-time MVP indicated that agreeing to a new deal wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint until next summer, he added he won't sign until he's sure "everyone's on the same page." Milwaukee made moves this offseason to keep its core group together heading into the 2023-24 campaign, including retaining the oft-injured Khris Middleton and the aging Brook Lopez. But it appears everyone in Milwaukee has work to do, or Antetokounmpo may want out.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced that he will not be participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to injury. The two-time NBA MVP has been working on getting his knee and other ailments back to full health and after working with medical staff, decided that he was unable to play this summer. With that being said, it sounds like he'll come into the start of the new NBA season fully ready to go for another championship with the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been added to Greece's preliminary roster for the FIBA World Cup. The multi-time MVP recently underwent a procedure to remove loose cartilage from his left knee, leading many to believe he won't be on the floor in August. There's still a good chance he won't be available for the World Cup. However, considering there's a possibility he could suit up means he should be ready to go for the start of the NBA season in October. Of course, fantasy managers should monitor Antetokounmpo's health over the next few months.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee two weeks ago, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The superstar forward should be fine by the time the NBA season rolls around, but his status for the FIBA World Cup is in doubt since it starts in a little over a month. Antetokounmpo has already gotten back to training, and the procedure was reported to be very minor.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Knicks are watching the situation between the Bucks and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. "The New York Knicks, for example, they have got 97 percent of their attention on the Miami Heat and three percent of their attention on Milwaukee," reported Windhorst on an episode of ESPN's First Take. Many factors could play into the multi-time MVP's desire to remain in Milwaukee, including the future of Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez, who will be free agents. The Bucks also recently fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, who led the team to an NBA Championship in 2021. Nevertheless, Antetokounmpo is up for a contract extension in September. However, it would be very surprising if he signs unless the front office demonstrates a commitment to winning another title.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is officially listed as probable for Game 5 against the Miami Heat Wednesday. Antetokounmpo seems to have gotten through his first game back unscathed despite playing 43 minutes. There were report Antetokounmpo had to receive IV fluids after the game and this is a situation to monitor heading into Wednesday. If Antetokounmpo sees his workload reduced, Bobby Portis would likely play an additional amount of minutes.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had an outstanding comeback game in Monday's meeting with Miami, posting his third playoff triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. After struggling with back pain and playing only 11 minutes in the series, Giannis logged a 38-minute night at the office, shooting 11-for-22 from the field and finishing off his line with one steal and two blocks. Unfortunately for him and the team, Antetokounmpo's big performance came in a losing effort, meaning the team faces elimination the next time it takes the court on Wednesday. Antetokounmpo hasn't suffered a first-round exit since 2019 and it's safe to assume that he will be willing to do whatever it takes to extend the series.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is expected to return to the court for Monday's Game 4 against the Miami Heat. The Bucks are in a tough spot, but it appears Antetokounmpo is on the verge of returning. The superstar forward has been banged up throughout the series, but the Bucks need this help to avoid going down 3-1 in the series. His return would mean Bobby Portis would head back to the bench. Portis wouldn't be as appealing of a streaming option with Antetokounmpo back in the lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is questionable to play against the Miami Heat Monday. Antetokounmpo has now been listed as questionable the past two games and the Bucks would gladly welcome him back as they look to even the series. If Antetokounmpo does make his return, he will likely push Bobby Portis back to the bench.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is questionable for Saturday's playoff matchup against Miami. The multi-time MVP took a hard fall in Game 1, injuring his lower back, and didn't suit up in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Bobby Portis got the start in that one and finished with a double-double. He also had five assists, two blocks, and a steal, so he'll be an enticing DFS option if Antetokounmpo remains out. At the same time, Joe Ingles, Pat Connaughton, and Grayson Allen would be viable value prospects.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) was able to get in some individual work at practice on Friday, but he was unable to participate in the team portion. Head coach Mike Budenholzer said that they will continue to monitor him heading into Game 3 on Saturday. Antetokounmpo was unable to play in Game 2, but the team took care of the Heat with a big offensive night. At this rate, the former MVP could be considered questionable in the best-case scenario, but is more likely considered doubtful until another update comes tomorrow.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) has been ruled out ahead of the Game 2 postseason meeting with the Heat. The multi-time MVP took a hard fall going up for a basket in Game 1, resulting in his premature departure. Bobby Portis will likely slide into the starting lineup and should be a lock for DFS contests. At the same time, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and Khris Middleton could all see an uptick in production.