How long is Giannis Antetokounmpo out? Wrist injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Bucks star
The Bucks are the hottest team in the NBA, but they’re holding their breath now after Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury.
With the Bucks looking for their 12th straight win, Antetokounmpo retired early with an apparent wrist injury. With Antetokounmpo playing at MVP level this season, any missed time would be a major setback for a Milwaukee team with title ambitions.
Sporting News have brought you the latest on Antetokounmpo’s injury and what it means for the future.
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What injury does Giannis Antetokounmpo have?
Early in the second quarter of Milwaukee’s meet with the Bulls, Antetokounmpo collided with the prop after trying to block a shot. The Bucks ruled him out for the remainder of the game with a sprained right wrist.
Here is the play where Antetokounpmo suffered the injury.
Limited to just nine minutes, Antetokounmpo recorded two points, seven rebounds and three assists in his time on the floor.
How long will Giannis Antetokounmpo be out?
It’s unclear if the injury will cause Antetokounmpo to miss a lot of time. It’s worth noting that the injury in Milwaukee’s last game happened before the All-Stars hiatus, meaning the team will have an eight-day hiatus before returning to action.
Stay tuned for more updates on Antetokounmpo’s status in the future.
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Play in the NBA All-Star Game?
As the Eastern Conference’s leading vote collector, Antetokounmpo is slated to captain Team Giannis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 19.
The severity of Antetokounmpo’s injury will determine whether he will be able to compete in the All-Star Game, which is being held just three days after his injury.
Here are Milwaukee’s next five games after the All-Star break.
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | National TV |
| February 24th | against heat | 19:30 o’clock | ESPN |
| February 26th | against suns | 13 o’clock | ABC |
| February 28th | at nets | 19:30 o’clock | — |
| 1st March | against magic | 8 p.m | — |
| 4th of March | against 76s | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
Giannis Antetokounmpo career stats, highlights
- 22.5 points per game
- 9.6 rebounds per game
- 4.7 assists per game
- 1.3 blocks per game
- 1.1 steals per game
- 2.9 turnovers per game
- 32.6 minutes per game
- 53.5 percent shooting
- 28.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 71.0 percent free throw shooting