Bucks to play without Giannis for up to two weeks after groin strain
Two-time MVP left Monday’s game against Cavaliers with injury; medical tests Tuesday confirm short-term recovery timeline
Updated: 4:54 PM CST Nov 18, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss one to two weeks after sustaining a low-grade left groin strain, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.The injury occurred during Monday night’s 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, when Antetokounmpo left the game in the second quarter and did not return.”Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported Tuesday.The two-time MVP underwent tests Tuesday that confirmed the extent of the injury. Antetokounmpo is currently the only player in the NBA averaging 30 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.His absence will be significant for Milwaukee as the team continues its season. The Bucks will need to adjust their lineup during Antetokounmpo’s recovery period. Top HeadlinesFalling tree hits and kills motorcycle passenger in MuskegoCatalytic converters stolen from 26 school buses in Oak Creek’I’m innocent’: Milwaukee murder, child sex assault suspect says from Oklahoma jailWATCH 89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE —
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss one to two weeks after sustaining a low-grade left groin strain, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The injury occurred during Monday night’s 118-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, when Antetokounmpo left the game in the second quarter and did not return.
“Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss 1 to 2 weeks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported Tuesday.
The two-time MVP underwent tests Tuesday that confirmed the extent of the injury. Antetokounmpo is currently the only player in the NBA averaging 30 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.
His absence will be significant for Milwaukee as the team continues its season. The Bucks will need to adjust their lineup during Antetokounmpo’s recovery period.
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