Giannis

Antetokounmpo

While Antetokounmpo has insisted that he’s healthy and wants to play, sparking an ongoing investigation by the NBA, the Bucks continue to hold him out. Pete Nance was the starting power forward in Friday’s loss to the Celtics and recorded the first double-double of his NBA career. Given the Bucks’ injuries, he’s worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues.

It’s unclear how close the Bucks were to trading Antetokounmpo over the past year, but Edens wasn’t mincing his words in an interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Bucks co-owner made it clear that the organization has no plans to let the 31-year-old power forward play out the last season on his contract without an extension. Until a deal is made, expect trade rumors to continue to swirl around Antetokounmpo as we head into the summer.

Milwaukee believes it will be mutually beneficial if he sits out the rest of the season, likely since it would help improve their lottery odds. However, Antetokounmpo wants to play. He’s set to be re-evaluated early next week after being diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. This clear tension will certainly continue to fan the flames of trade rumors that have surrounded Giannis and the Bucks for most of the season.

Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, according to a report from Charania. The Bucks will re-evaluate their superstar power forward in one week. Jericho Sims should move into the starting lineup with Antetokounmpo out, but this is a bad injury for fantasy managers to have to deal with during the fantasy playoffs.

Giannis injured his ankle during Sunday’s game against Indiana, and the injury will keep him sidelined against Cleveland. Jericho Sims should make a return to the starting unit with Antetokounmpo unavailable.

Antetokounmpo was injured during Sunday’s win over the Pacers, and he likely dodged a bullet, as there were initial concerns about a knee injury. The Bucks’ star has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. If Antetokounmpo can’t play on Tuesday, Jericho Sims could return to the starting lineup.

Antetokounmpo returned from a one-game absence and went right back to providing first-round value. The 31-year-old power forward briefly headed to the locker room in the second half for a leg issue, but returned to the bench and said after the game he felt he could’ve returned to the game. The Bucks have three games upcoming in Week 21, starting with a matchup against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Giannis’ return after a one-game absence means that Jericho Sims returns to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Green, who steps in for Kevin Porter Jr. (knee).

Antetokounmpo is available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Hawks. His return will likely push Jericho Sims, who was ineffective as a spot starter in Atlanta, to the bench.

Giannis did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Hawks, with his absence factoring into Ryan Rollins’ move into the starting lineup. With Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) ruled out, the former league MVP can fill that void if allowed to play, which leaves Rollins in the starting five.