Doc Rivers remains cryptic about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from injury
The The Milwaukee Bucks were sliding lights in the Eastern Conference standings in recent weeks while they wait the return of Giannis Antetokounmpoo. The star has been out for more than a month with a calf problem, and the team surprised many by choosing to keep him during the All-Star break last month.
Recently, the Bucks raised eyebrows by posting photos on X, formerly Twitter, of Antetokounmpo working out with the caption, “One more day closer.”
This has led some to wonder if the return of the Greek Freak could soon be on the horizon.
Now, the head coach Doc Rivers provided what could be considered an update about star status.
“Doc Rivers told reporters that.” Giannis Antetokounmpo he practiced well yesterday, and then when it comes to his return, Rivers added, “I keep saying it’s close. I just don’t know how soon,” the Athletics’ Eric Nehm reported on X, formerly Twitter.
Last week, Rivers gave a bizarre update on Antetokounmpo’s recovery process, saying, “I have no idea, honestly. Maybe I should ask and I can get you some information, but I know it’s close,” according to Nehm.
One school of thought that has emerged is that the Bucks should hold onto Antetokounmpo until the end of the year to try to secure a better draft pick, since the team is projected to be less favorable than their selection or the New Orleans Pelicans.
While Milwaukee hasn’t exactly been a big player with the star on the floor, it’s safe to say they’re much more likely to land a higher pick in a loaded 2026 NBA draft with him out of the lineup.
Either way, the Bucks next take the field on Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls on the road.
2026-03-01 21:02:00
