Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after suffering an injury (Image via AP Photo/Kylie Bridenhagen) Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play Sunday night when the Milwaukee Bucks face the Sacramento Kings on January 4, 2026. He is listed as probable on the official injury report because of right calf injury management, a label that usually points toward availability rather than concern.There has been no change to his status as game time approaches. With a 9:00 PM ET tip-off in Sacramento, the Bucks are preparing as if their star forward will be in the lineup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo injury status vs Sacramento Kings (January 4, 2026)
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s calf issue has been handled carefully since he returned from an earlier eight-game absence this season. The Bucks have eased him back into full minutes, but the restrictions have largely lifted.In a recent win, he played more than 30 minutes and looked comfortable moving, attacking the rim, and defending. The injury listing remains precautionary, and there has been no indication that his role will be limited in this game.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report vs Sacramento Kings on Jan 4
Milwaukee Bucks’ injury list is light beyond Giannis. Alex Antetokounmpo, Pete Nance, and Mark Sears are all away on G League assignments. Taurean Prince remains out following neck surgery. Gary Harris is questionable with a neck strain, which could affect guard depth if he cannot play.The Bucks enter the game at 15-20. Their record shows how much they rely on Antetokounmpo. They are 11-9 when he plays and just 4-11 without him.
Sacramento Kings injury report
The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis, who is sidelined with a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. His absence leaves a major hole in Sacramento’s frontcourt.Zach LaVine is questionable with a left ankle sprain after missing nine straight games. If he does not play, Sacramento will lean heavily on Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan for scoring.
Impact on the game
If Antetokounmpo plays, the matchup shifts in Milwaukee’s favor. Sacramento’s lack of size without Sabonis makes defending the paint difficult, especially against Giannis.Also read: Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings regular season game: Full injury report, who’s out, where to watch, and more (January 4, 2026)For the Bucks, this game is about stopping the slide and taking advantage of a short-handed opponent. With their best player likely on the floor, they have a clear chance to do that.