The Milwaukee Bucks face a significant update regarding their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, ahead of their matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Antetokounmpo is now listed as probable due to ongoing issues with left knee patellar tendinopathy, which have affected him for several weeks during the 2025-26 NBA season.
Injury Report for the Bucks
As the Bucks prepare for the game, the injury report indicates the following player statuses:
- Out:
- Alex Antetokounmpo (G League – Two-Way)
- Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee meniscus surgery)
- Taurean Prince (neck strain)
- Probable: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee patellar tendinopathy)
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Season Performance
Despite his injury, Antetokounmpo has been exceptional in the early part of the season. In the first eight games, he has averaged:
- 33.4 points on shooting splits of .642/.538/.634
- 12.9 rebounds
- 6.6 assists
- 1.1 blocks
- 1.0 steals
This performance comes amidst a challenging context as he navigates the absence of his All-Star teammate, Khris Middleton. Antetokounmpo has taken on increased responsibilities in ball handling and playmaking.
Impact of Other Injuries
The Bucks are also missing starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr., who is sidelined for at least a month following right knee surgery. His absence has increased Antetokounmpo’s playmaking role, though guard Ryan Rollins has stepped up, averaging 16.7 points with impressive shooting splits while starting in Porter’s absence.
Additional Team Updates
Taurean Prince is dealing with a neck strain and is unavailable indefinitely. In his eight games this season, he contributed an average of 6.1 points with shooting splits of .447/.429/1.000.
Additionally, Giannis’ brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, is currently assigned to the Bucks’ G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, to further develop his skills.
Looking Ahead
The Bucks are preparing to face the Rockets, who are also grappling with their own injury struggles, notably having lost former All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet to an ACL tear. As both teams adjust, the game promises to be a telling moment in the early season.
