Why isn't Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Here's when the Bucks star could return after knee injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the Bucks’ game against the Warriors due to knee soreness from a strain suffered in their last game vs. the Knicks.

Updated on: Oct 31, 2025, 06:29:22 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night after a knee injury. He suffered some strain in his knee during the final moments of the Bucks' last games against the New York Knicks, which resulted in soreness. As a result, Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out an hour before tonight's game.

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo vs New York Knicks' on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (AP)

Giannis picked up the knee injury late in the fourth quarter of the New York Knicks game earlier this week, on October 28. He was seen grabbing his knee as he struggled to recover. He was listed as a probable before tonight's game and took part in the warmup but was ruled out an hour before it started.

Head coach Doc Rivers had confirmed that Giannis would be travelling with the team for the Warriors game on Thursday night, but he was not sure if the "Greek Freak" would be in action against the Warriors. But things didn't improve for Giannis as he was on the sidelines for the game.

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When could Giannis Antetokounmpo return? What We Know

Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury was officially listed as just a soreness in the knee. As of now, the injury does not seem to be too serious, and his absence against the Warriors could be out of caution. Notably, the Greek Freak has not missed a single match this season, till the Warriors game.

Thus, Giannis is expected to return within a couple of weeks. However, no official timeline for the star forward's return.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 34.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game this season.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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