Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing against the Kings? Latest injury update

The Milwaukee Bucks (4–1) may be without an asterisk in front Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday as they close out a three-game homestand against the Sacramento Kings (1-4). The team listed Antetokounmpo as questionable with patellar tendinopathy of the left knee on Saturday’s injury report.

The 30-year-old last played in the Bucks’ 121–111 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday, where he had 37 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal while shooting 16 of 22 from the field in 33 minutes. If Antetokounmpo is unavailable, it would mark his second missed game of the 2025–26 season.

Through four appearances, Antetokounmpo has put up dominant numbers, averaging 36.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, seven assists and 1.3 blocks per game. He is shooting 69.5% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range in 32.8 minutes per game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable on the latest Bucks injury report against the Kings

Milwaukee will also be without guard Kevin Porter Jr.who is sidelined due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. Porter Jr. has not played since the team’s first win over the Washington Wizards, where he scored 10 points in nine minutes before leaving. The Bucks announced Friday that he will undergo a minor orthopedic procedure and is expected to miss approximately four weeks. The injury occurred during his return to action after an ankle problem.

The Bucks remained competitive despite Antetokounmpo’s uncertain availability. Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee to a 120-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, finished with 32 points, eight assists and three rebounds while shooting 13-of-21 from the field and 5-of-7 from beyond the arc in 36 minutes.

Milwaukee enters Sunday’s game looking for its third straight win, while Sacramento tries to bounce back from a slow 1–4 start to the season. The Kings are coming off back-to-back losses and will face a Bucks team looking to close out their game strong.

After Sunday’s contest, Milwaukee begins a two-game road trip. The Bucks will face the winless Indiana Pacers (0–5) on Monday at 7:00 PM ET, followed by a matchup against the Toronto Raptors (2–4) on Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET.

Antetokounmpo’s status will be monitored before tip-off at 5:00 PM ET. The team has not announced a timetable for his return, and his availability will likely be a game-time decision.