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March 3, 2026
Double-doubles in return
Antetokounmpo (calf) totaled 19 points (7-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 25 minutes during Monday's 108-81 loss to Boston.
Analysis
Making his return following a five-plus-week absence due to a right calf strain, Antetokounmpo hit the ground running, recording a double-double despite not playing the entire second half of the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo's return wasn't enough to keep the team competitive with the Celtics, who cruised to an easy win despite being without Jaylen Brown (illness), Neemias Queta (rest) and Jayson Tatum (Achilles). Antetokounmpo could have his minutes monitored for at least a few more games, but fantasy managers who held off activating him Monday shouldn't have any qualms about doing so moving forward.
March 2, 2026
Good to go Monday
Antetokounmpo (calf) has been cleared to play Monday against Boston.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo is set to take the floor for the first time since suffering a right calf strain Jan. 23 against the Nuggets. Milwaukee has held on admirably since, posting an 8-7 record without the 31-year-old. Antetokounmpo will presumably be on a playing time restriction Monday night in his first action in over a month, though the team hasn't hinted at what his minutes range could be set at.
March 2, 2026
Poised to return Monday
Antetokounmpo (calf) is officially listed as questionable but is expected to play Monday against the Celtics, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analysis
After missing the past five weeks while recovering from his second right calf strain of the season, Antetokounmpo looks like he'll get the green light to play in the second leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back set. The 26-33 Bucks currently sit three games behind the Hornets for the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, but the return of Antetokounmpo should bolster Milwaukee's chances of securing a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Given how long Antetokounmpo has been sidelined, expect his minutes to be monitored carefully Monday, and perhaps over the next few contests thereafter.
February 28, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo has been ramping up his activity in workouts and practices while recovering from a right calf strain that has sidelined him since late January. He's not quite ready to return, and it doesn't seem likely that he'll be available for the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Monday against the Celtics, either. A questionable tag on the injury report would indicate that Antetokounmpo has taken another positive step in his recovery.
February 26, 2026
Ruled out for Friday
Antetokounmpo is out for Friday's game against the Knicks with a right calf strain.
Analysis
Head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo is inching towards his return to the floor, but that won't happen Friday. The All-Star forward's next chance to play comes Sunday in Chicago. Kyle Kuzma should continue to start at power forward and remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
February 26, 2026
Progressing, unlikely for Friday
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo (calf) is "getting closer" to playing and has "looked great" during his recent on-court workouts, but the 10-time All-Star isn't expected to play Friday against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo was sidelined for a 13th straight game in Wednesday's 118-116 win over the Cavaliers while he continues to work his way back from a right calf strain, but he's steadily ramping up and appears to have reached the day-to-day stage of his recovery. On Sunday, Rivers told Nehm that Antetokounmpo was able to do 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work earlier that day, but the coach hinted that the 31-year-old forward may need to complete another full-contact workout or two before he's cleared to play. Kyle Kuzma has been serving as the Bucks' primary starting power forward in recent weeks, but he'll presumably move to the bench once Antetokounmpo is given the green light to play.
February 25, 2026
Out again Wednesday
Antetokounmpo (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo remains without a clear target return date. Milwaukee's franchise player stated Feb. 16 that his calf felt 100 percent, so fantasy managers can operate under the assumption that he's day-to-day moving forward. However, he should be treated as doubtful until the team provides another update, as he's only been cleared for 3-on-3 action to this point.