Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss NBA All-Star Game with calf strain

09/02/202519:25

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks star will be sidelined for a week, expected back after the All-Star break

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the upcoming NBA All-Star Game due to a mild calf strain, per Shams Charania. Giannis, who’s been out since February 2, is expected to be sidelined for about a week, with a return anticipated shortly after the All-Star break.

While the injury raised some initial concerns, it’s not considered serious, and Giannis should be back soon to help the Bucks during the crucial stretch of the regular season.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined through the next week due to a mild calf strain and will miss the NBA All-Star Game next Sunday, sources tell ESPN. Antetokounmpo, out since Feb. 2, is expected to return to action shortly after All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/wl8Lu6yWNq

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2025

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