Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed yet another double-double in a four-point win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The former MVP finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and five turnovers while shooting 11-for-25 from the floor and 15-for-19 from the charity stripe. This was one of his best performances from the free-throw line despite missing all of his threes. Over the last three games, his shooting percentages haven't been as good as usual, but the rest of his traditional stats have been at elite levels.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) is expected to play in Saturday's meeting with the Pistons. He's battling an illness, although it doesn't seem severe enough to keep him out for the Central Division matchup with the two-win Pistons. The 29-year-old is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging a career-high 32.0 points with 10.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks. Of course, Antetokounmpo should be included in every fantasy lineup. However, he may log fewer minutes than usual, considering the Bucks could build a big lead throughout the contest, meaning more time on the bench for the veterans.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) was feeling "under the weather" on Friday, according to head coach Adrian Griffin. He doesn't think that should affect the superstar's status for their game on Saturday against the Detroit Pistons, though. He said that he just needed some rest and he should be good to go. Fantasy managers should still monitor his status just in case, but he's trending in the right direction after putting up a career-high 64 points on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. He'd be primed for another huge night against a weak Pistons team in the first half of a weekend back-to-back.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) will play in Sunday's meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers. The multi-time MVP has been under the weather for the last few days and carried a designation heading into Friday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. However, he managed to suit up for that one, finishing with 31 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and a block. Of course, Antetokounmpo is a must-start in all season-long formats. On the other hand, DFS managers may want to look for alternatives, considering the Bucks could build a big lead, potentially resulting in less work for the starting lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) is currently listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The superstar forward was questionable for Friday's game with the same illness, but managed to suit up. It sounds like Antetokounmpo is trending in the right direction for this game. Fantasy managers should double check ahead of game time, but this sounds like a minor issue, so Antetokounmpo should be fine to play through it.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Wizards. The multi-time MVP is under the weather. He had been listed as probable as of Friday morning. However, it would be surprising if he played, especially after being downgraded ahead of a game against one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association. Nevertheless, if Antetokounmpo can't shake his sickness, Damian Lillard will see a surge in DFS popularity. At the same time, Khris Middleton, Malik Beasley, and Brook Lopez would likely see an uptick in chances on the scoring end.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) popped up on the injury report due to a non-COVID illness, but he's still considered probable to play against the Washington Wizards. The superstar big man was able to take on a full workload in the three-point loss to the Celtics on Wednesday, so it seems like the illness may have come from the travel and Thanksgiving. Either way, he should be on the court, and should remain in all lineups as long as he's in the game.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to play on Saturday evening versus Dallas. It's the second game of consecutive outings for the Bucks, so fantasy managers never know if the multi-time MVP will miss one of them. However, he only played 28 minutes in Friday's blowout win over the Hornets, meaning it should be business as usual from a workload standpoint. Of course, Antetokounmpo should be included in all fantasy lineups. But his production may intensify against Dallas, considering Khris Middleton (knee) will take the night off to rest.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) was previously listed as questionable and has since been upgraded to probable for their in-season tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The former MVP was only forced to miss one game due to right calf injury management so he'll bring the dynamic duo back to full force. Against a very weak Hornets team, this could turn into a blowout, but Antetokounmpo is likely to do some serious damage even if he is able to rest for most of the fourth.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. Antetokounmpo is listed with injury management for a right calf strain, which downgraded his status from probable to out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Friday's contest in Charlotte is the first part of a back-to-back set for Milwaukee, so the seven-time All-Star could sit out the first leg or perhaps the other on Saturday. Antetokounmpo has carried out first-round fantasy value in points leagues, averaging 29.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.2 combined steals and blocks in 32.5 minutes through 10 games. Damian Lillard led the way with 37 points and 13 assists on Wednesday in Toronto without the Greek Freak, while sixth man Bobby Portis played a season-high 30 minutes.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is now out for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Initially tagged as probable with injury management, Antetokounmpo won't play on Wednesday due to a right calf strain. There's no indication that he suffered any kind of setback at this point, so we'll view the two-time MVP as day-to-day leading into Friday's In-Season Tournament battle with the Hornets in Charlotte. Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton will try to pick up the slack left behind by Antetokounmpo, while Bobby Portis, fresh of his first double-double of the year on Monday, could receive more minutes and even a potential spot start against Toronto. The Raptors may have to play bigger with Dennis Schroder (knee) iffy and Gary Trent Jr. (foot) unlikely to play for this one.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors. He's carrying a calf problem, but it apparently isn't too serious, and Antetokounmpo is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday. The former MVP has been on a tear lately, averaging 41.3 points across a three-game stretch, and the Raptors will have their hands full trying to stop him. Antetokounmpo averaged a triple-double in the matchup a season ago, posting 26.0 points with 16.5 rebounds and 10.0 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo notched his first double-double of the year in the team's season-opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers. In the one-point win, Antetokounmpo finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks, and seven turnovers. He also shot 10-for-22 from the floor and 3-for-9 from the free-throw line. So far, the free throw and turnover woes haven't been solved, so fantasy managers should have built those deficiencies into their roster builds. Antetokounmpo should continue to stuff the stat sheet though and the two-man game with Damian Lillard should lead to even more scoring and assist opportunities.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a three-year, $186 million extension with the team on Monday night. The 28-year-old has been one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association for a while now, and he finished last season by averaging a career-high 31.1 points per game. Antetokounmpo is also a two-time MVP, a multi-time All-Star, and led the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021. Yet, there was a period during the offseason when he was non-committal about agreeing to a new deal, so many believed his days in Milwaukee were numbered. But the front office demonstrated their dedication toward capturing another title by trading for superstar guard Damian Lillard a few weeks ago, which was enough to get the 2013 No. 15 overall pick to pledge his allegiance to the franchise. Nonetheless, Antetokounmpo is better suited for non-category fantasy formats due to his troubles shooting the ball, specifically from behind the arc and charity stripe. At the same time, his inability to remain healthy is a problem for everyone. However, The Greek Freak would make a welcome addition to any fantasy roster, especially since he appears more motivated than ever.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo registered a double-double in Tuesday's 124-101 loss to the Thunder, amassing 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting and grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds. He also snagged four steals in 25 minutes on the floor and dished out a pair of assists. With Damian Lillard settling for five points on 2-for-11 shooting, Malik Beasley ended up as Milwaukee's leading scorer with 20 points. The Antetokounmpo-Lillard partnership worked well in their first appearance together Sunday against the Lakers, but the team struggled massively without Lillard's scoring on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo is a perennial MVP candidate and is poised to terrorize teams up and down the land again in 2023-24.

Well, it finally happened. For the first time in 11 years, Damian Lillard is no longer a Trailblazer.On Wednesday, the nearly three-month saga that held NBA news hostage all summer came to an abrupt halt after Lillard was astonishingly acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a blockbuster three-team deal that included the Phoenix Suns, nine total players, one first-round pick, and one pick swap.Here is the full breakdown of the trade and my analysis of how it will affect the NBA in 2023-2024 and fantasy basketball. 

The Trade

The Bucks receive - Damian LillardThe Blazers receive - Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Bucks' 2029 first-round pick, Bucks' pick swapThe Suns receive - Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Keon Johnson, ... [More]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is still eager to improve ahead of his 11th NBA season. He plans to pick up some of Hakeem Olajuwon's tricks, with a workout scheduled with the legendary big man before the 2023-24 season begins. "This season for the training camp I have a trip that I'm going to go down to Houston and try to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon," Antetokounmpo said on the 48 Minutes podcast. "I love his game and if I can kind of take a few things from his game or learn anything from the few days I'm going to spend with him it's going to be a blessing." Olajuwon was famous for his footwork and post moves. If Antetokounmpo can add some of the elements to his game, he will definitely be an even bigger threat offensively.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo stated he won't sign a contract extension when he becomes eligible next month. Although the multi-time MVP indicated that agreeing to a new deal wouldn't make sense from a financial standpoint until next summer, he added he won't sign until he's sure "everyone's on the same page." Milwaukee made moves this offseason to keep its core group together heading into the 2023-24 campaign, including retaining the oft-injured Khris Middleton and the aging Brook Lopez. But it appears everyone in Milwaukee has work to do, or Antetokounmpo may want out.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced that he will not be participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to injury. The two-time NBA MVP has been working on getting his knee and other ailments back to full health and after working with medical staff, decided that he was unable to play this summer. With that being said, it sounds like he'll come into the start of the new NBA season fully ready to go for another championship with the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been added to Greece's preliminary roster for the FIBA World Cup. The multi-time MVP recently underwent a procedure to remove loose cartilage from his left knee, leading many to believe he won't be on the floor in August. There's still a good chance he won't be available for the World Cup. However, considering there's a possibility he could suit up means he should be ready to go for the start of the NBA season in October. Of course, fantasy managers should monitor Antetokounmpo's health over the next few months.