Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain sustained Jan. 23.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' star, is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks after injuring his right calf during a game against the Denver Nuggets on January 23, 2026. He played 32 minutes and had 22 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists before leaving late in the game due to pain. An MRI is scheduled to determine the severity of the injury, with preliminary findings indicating a strain in the soleus muscle. Antetokounmpo, 31, hopes to return in late February or early March, but his absence could have an impact on the Bucks' playoff hopes and trade talks ahead of the February 5 deadline. The team, which is currently 18-26 and ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference, has struggled without him, going 3-11.