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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks off the court after the Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum on April 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks will be at the Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Bucks are coming off a 125-108 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in the game.
Milwaukee Bucks Make Antetokounmpo Announcement
GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks walks off the floor after a 137-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on April 08, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
For Sunday’s season finale, the Bucks have announced that Antetokounmpo will remain out of action.
The Bucks wrote (via X): “Injury Report – April 12 at Philadelphia
Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Knee Hyperextension; Bone Bruise) Kyle Kuzma (Right Achilles Tendonopathy) Kevin Porter Jr. (Right Knee Surgery) Bobby Portis Jr. (Left Wrist Sprain) Ryan Rollins (Right Thumb Sprain) Gary Trent Jr. (Internal Oblique Muscle Strain) Myles Turner (Left Ankle Sprain)
Questionable: Gary Harris (Right Groin Tightness) Pete Nance (Right Knee Sprain)”
GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks prepares to dunk during a 105-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Antetokounmpo finished the 2026 regular season with averages of 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while shooting 62.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 36 games.
He has played 13 seasons in the NBA (all with Milwaukee).
Real App wrote (on January 10): “Giannis Antetokounmpo passes LeBron James in all-time games with 20/5/5 on 80% FG.”
Bucks This Season
GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts after an apparent injury against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum on December 03, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Bucks had a very tough year where they are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 32-49 record in 81 games.
They have won three out of their last ten games (and are 13-27 on the road).
NBA on ESPN wrote (on April 9): “With one more game remaining on their schedule Sunday, Giannis will head into the offseason with one guaranteed year remaining on his contract before a player option in 2027.”
GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Bucks have been unable to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs since winning the title in 2021.
They will miss the playoffs this year, and have lost in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.
76ers Ahead Of Bucks
GettyPhiladelphia 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse talks to the team during a timeout during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 76ers are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 44-37 record in 81 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 22-18 at home).
Last season, the 76ers missed the NBA playoffs.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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