That would be Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from a calf strain that has cost him Milwaukee's past four games -- of which the Bucks have lost three, including a 127-82 beatdown in Brooklyn against the Nets on Sunday night.

The Chicago Bulls were among a handful of teams loosely tied to Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent weeks. With the Milwaukee Bucks struggling to hold onto a Play-in Tournament spot, rumors have swirled about the potential availability of the two-time MVP.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game from December 14, 2025 on ESPN.

The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.

Last night, Michael Porter Jr. broke a four-game streak of consecutive 30-point performances. After tallying 35, 33, 35 and 34 points across four appearances fr

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.