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December 30, 2025
Logs 24 points in limited minutes
Antetokounmpo closed with 24 points (11-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 123-113 win over Charlotte.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo remained on a minutes restriction in his second outing following an eight-game absence due to a soleus strain, though he was productive in his limited playing time. The superstar has logged 25 minutes in each of his last two appearances, totaling 53 points on 67.7 percent shooting from the field during that span. He was much more effective as a playmaker Monday, dishing out seven dimes after recording just one in Saturday's win over Chicago. The Bucks will likely continue to monitor Antetokounmpo's playing time, as they'll aim to ease their superstar back into a full workload after an injury-riddled start to the 2025-26 campaign.
December 28, 2025
Shows out in return
Antetokounmpo (calf) generated 29 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 25 minutes of Saturday's 112-103 win over the Bulls.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo returned from an eight-game absence due to a soleus strain for Saturday's contest, but he didn't skip a beat. The superstar dominated Chicago, converting 66.7 percent of his field goal attempts and falling two rebounds short of a double-double, despite being limited to 25 minutes. Given Antetokounmpo's history of calf issues and the touchy nature of the injury, expect Milwaukee to ease him into his typical workload.
December 28, 2025
Good to go
Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo will return after a seven-game absence due to a strained right calf. The star forward's return will likely mean fewer opportunities for Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims. However, Antetokounmpo will likely have his minutes monitored against the Bulls, and perhaps longer. Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists across 29.1 minutes per game this season.
December 27, 2025
Officially questionable Saturday
Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo hasn't played since Dec. 3 due to a right soleus strain but is expected to return Saturday if he can clear his pregame tests, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The two-time MVP will likely operate under a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, though his potential return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims. In 17 regular-season appearances thus far, Antetokounmpo has averaged 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks in 29.1 minutes per contest.
December 27, 2025
Could return Saturday
Antetokounmpo (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls if he can clear his pregame tests, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee's last eight games due to a right soleus strain he sustained after logging just three minutes in a win over Detroit on Dec. 3. The two-time MVP has been ramping up in practice recently and appears to be on track to return Saturday, but this report bodes well for his return in the near future if he isn't cleared to face Chicago. The Bucks are expected to release their official injury report by Saturday afternoon, which should provide some more clarity on Antetokounmpo's status. While it wouldn't be surprising to see the superstar operate under a minutes restriction in his return, having Antetokounmpo back in the lineup would likely mean fewer minutes for Jericho Sims and Bobby Portis.
