Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) has reportedly avoided serious injury. The All-Star forward exited early during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Antetokounmpo was clearly still feeling pain in his wrist because he only played the first possession during the All-Star Game before checking out of the contest. Further testing has revealed that Antetokounmpo has suffered a sprained right wrist. He could miss some action because of this, but at least he has avoided serious injury. Joe Ingles and Jae Crowder will likely be asked to step up, assuming Antetokounmpo misses time. Also, newly signed Meyers Leonard could quickly work his way into the rotation. Crowder has the most fantasy value between the three, but is more of a deep league option at best.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is scheduled to travel to New York to undergo further testing. The All-Star forward left early during Thursday's game, but hasn't given many details on his wrist throughout All-Star weekend. His availability for Friday's game against the Miami Heat is uncertain. Jae Crowder and Joe Ingles would be asked to play bigger roles if Antetokounmpo misses time. Between the two, Crowder is the better fantasy option and could be worth streaming if given a bigger role.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The 28-year-old sprained his right wrist after a hard fall in the second quarter, ending his evening with seven rebounds, three assists, and two points. Head coach Mike Budenholzer wasn't sure about Antetokounmpo's status for All-Star weekend, but it's possible he won't be available. However, the bigger concern is if he'll be in the lineup when the Bucks resume the season on February 24 versus the Miami Heat.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. As expected, Antetokounmpo will take the court after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The 28-year-old is averaging 40.5 points, 16.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists over their last two meetings with Chicago. That being said, fantasy managers should take sure to get Antetokounmpo in their lineups for Thursday's slate.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago. His right knee is once again bothering the former MVP, but he is fully expected to suit up for the game. Giannis has played in 11 consecutive games, putting up some mind-boggling numbers. He has produced 10 rebounds during the span, averaging 37.2 points and 13.4 rebounds. Antetokounmpo had a monster game with 45 points and 22 rebounds the last time he met the Bulls and his first appearance of the season in the matchup didn't go badly either, as he totaled 36 points and 11 rebounds with seven assists.

Milwaukee Bucks star power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo came very close to his fourth triple-double of the season in Tuesday night's overtime win against the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo finished the game with 36 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and two blocks in 46 minutes, all while shooting 12-for-26 from the field. Along with Jrue Holidays' game-high 40-point effort, the Bucks were able to come out on top in overtime. Despite the win, it wasn't such a good look for the healthy Bucks squad, being forced into overtime against a short-handed Celtics team. With Jayson Tatum (illness) and Jaylen Brown (face) both out, Sam Hauser, Mike Muscalaand Grant Williams are all seeing an increased workload and should be viewed as viable streaming options. ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP has dealt with sore knees all season, so his availability for this one isn't surprising. With Khris Middleton (knee) and Bobby Portis (knee) out, Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez are the favorites to lead the way offensively.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo made light work of the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers in a nine-point win on Thursday night. The former MVP ended the game with 38 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 14-for-23 and 9-for-13 from the line. Now that Khris Middleton has been playing on a regular basis and the team made some moves to bring in even more help on both sides of the ball, Antetokounmpo could see a big increase in efficiency and fewer turnovers as the season goes on.

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most naturally gifted players in the National Basketball Association. He's a fantastic ball-handler and can get to the rim with ease. However, the former Duke Blue Devil's career has been surrounded by controversy, ultimately impacting his ability to win an MVP.The NBA trade deadline kicked off with a bang when Irving, who had demanded a trade out of Brooklyn, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. NBA fans and fantasy managers are left wondering how things will play out.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

Kyrie Irving's Season Recap

Irving got suspended for an antisemitic social media post, keeping him out of the lineup for eight games. But since then, the 30-year-old stayed out of the limelight, so most had assumed he finally turned things around. He's played well all season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 40 appearances.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1622324668047794177?s=20&t=NTffJ2tRvNpjAA7bddjYHQHe was also selected to the All-Star team for the eighth time in his career. However, things were apparently going too well, as Irving dropped a bombshell by requesting a trade. His wish was granted, as he was sent to Dallas in exchange for ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season on Saturday against Miami, dominating the matchup with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. He guided the team to a 123-115 victory, shooting 13-for-19 from the field and 9-for-16 at the charity stripe. In 36 minutes on the court, Giannis also managed to register one steal and one block with three turnovers. The Greek Freak is in the middle of a spectacular run, averaging 39.4 points, 14.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in seven games since returning to the lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to play on Saturday against Miami. The 28-year-old had a massive 54-point, 19-rebound double-double on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers, so his knee appears to be just fine. Of course, fantasy managers should check his official status ahead of opening tip. However, barring a setback, he should be good to go.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo went crazy on the Los Angeles Clippers during their one-point win on Thursday night. The Greek Freak dropped 54 points on 21-for-39 shooting while adding two threes and 10-for-15 from the line. He also chipped in 19 rebounds and two assists in the process. While his turnovers are at an all-time high and his percentages have dropped, he still shows why he's a two-time MVP on a regular basis.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The superstar forward was listed as probable coming into this game, so there wasn't much concern he'd miss this game. It sounds like the 28-year-old is fine. The expectation is that he'll have his normal workload in this game. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Antetokounmpo is in there.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could not be stopped in the team's 124-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. The former MVP ended the game with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists as he shot 14-for-24 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. He's now averaging the highest points per game mark of his career despite his efficiency taking a hit. Having the whole squad on the floor benefits Antetokounmpo from an all-around standpoint as he isn't forced to carry the entire scoring load every night.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was a one-man wrecking crew against the Pelicans on Sunday, shooting 20-for-26 from the floor and 7-for-12 at the foul line en route to 50 points in a 135-110 win. He was 3-for-4 from downtown and reached the 50-point mark for the fifth time in his career. Giannis' career record stands at 55 points, which he had earlier in the month against Washington. On Sunday, he needed only 30 minutes of action to get to 50 points, and he also had 13 rebounds and four assists. Antetokounmpo missed a bit of time a couple of weeks back with a sore knee, but he has returned with a vengeance, averaging 38.3 points and 12.8 rebounds across four games.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to suit up for Sunday's outing versus the New Orleans Pelicans. The multi-time MVP has dealt with sore knees all season, recently causing him to miss five consecutive games. Yet, he's appeared in the last three contests, averaging 34 points during that span. As always, fantasy managers should check Antetokounmpo's official designation before putting him into the starting lineup. However, unless things take a dramatic turn in the wrong direction, he should be good to go.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated against the Pacers on Friday, lifting the team to a 141-131 victory with a game-high 41 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. He had a tough time from behind the arc with a 2-for-7 effort and struggled at the foul line by shooting 7-for-18, but Giannis' overall performance was very efficient as he went 16-for-29 from the floor. On the defensive end, he collected one steal and one block in 34 minutes of action. Antetokounmpo has had no trouble kicking into gear again following a five-game absence with a knee injury, averaging over 34 points during a three-game stretch with 12.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The superstar forward is good to go despite dealing with a minor knee issue. The expectation is that Antetokounmpo will see his normal workload during this game. Behind him, Wesley Matthews and Jordan Nwora could see bigger roles with Bobby Portis (knee) still sidelined. Fantasy managers should make sure they have Antetokounmpo in their lineups for Friday.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to action with a 29-point performance Monday against Detroit, shooting 8-for-15 from the field and 11-for-17 at the foul line in a blowout victory. Milwaukee eased to a 150-130 win, so the team was able to limit Giannis to just 27 minutes of action. Despite seeing less playing time than he's used to, the former MVP grabbed a double-double with 12 rebounds and had four assists while even impressing with a 2-for-4 three-point shooting. Antetokounmpo looked truly back to his best here and should now be ready to crush it for the rest of the way, starting with Wednesday's marquee matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will make his return to the court on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. The superstar forward is back in action after missing the last five games due to left knee soreness. His return means that Bobby Portis heads back to the second unit. Fantasy managers shouldn't panic as Portis has maintained his value whether he's starting or coming off the bench. Fantasy managers should double back their lineups and make sure Antetokounmpo is back in there for Monday.