Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton vs. Kings? Latest injury update

The The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday at the Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Middleton, Gary Trent Jr. and Ryan Rollins they are on the team’s injury report. Middleton is out with an ankle injury, while Antetokounmpo likely has right patellar tendinopathy.

Trent Jr. and Rollins are both questionable. The former has a left hip flexor strain, while the latter is dealing with an illness.

Here’s everything we know about Bucks player injuries and statuses heading into the game against the Kings.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Middleton injury status vs Giannis Antetokounmpo Kings

Antetokounmpo appeared on the injury report after Sunday’s loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The two-time MVP played 31 minutes in the 140-106 loss, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and a block on 10-of-21 shooting. The probable label is a strong indication that he will suit up for the Kings.

Antetokounmpo put together the best statistical season of his career with the Bucks. He is tied with Shai Giljus-Alexander as the NBA’s leading scorer, averaging 31.4 points on 59.8 percent shooting, 11.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.

Middleton’s absence against Sacramento comes as the Bucks try to heal his ankle injury on the front end of the tight end. The three-time All-Star missed the first 21 games of the season after offseason surgery on both ankles. He averaged 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists on 46/38/84 shooting in 23.6 minutes per game in 15 appearances since returning.

Trent Jr. questionable after missing the Knicks loss with a hip flexor strain. 26 year old he was among the most productive minimum signings in the NBA this season, averaging 9.6 points per game on 44/43/91 shooting. He ranks 15th in the league in three-point percentage among 157 players who attempt at least four per game.

Rollins also missed Sunday’s loss due to an illness. The two-way signing has seen an expanded role over the past three weeks, averaging 6.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals on 51.0 percent shooting in 16.2 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances .

The Bucks have won three of their last four against the Kings, who are on an NBA-best seven-game winning streak. Malik Monk is questionable for Sacramento with right groin soreness.