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Jamal Collier
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milwaukee bucks want to close giannis antetokounmpo His latest injury diminished his chances for the remainder of the season and the postseason, but the two-time NBA MVP has refused the team’s requests and wants to play again, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Bucks announced Tuesday that Antetokounmpo will be sidelined with a left knee injury, the latest health setback in an injury-plagued season for the 10-time All-Star.
The Bucks did not give a timeline for Antetokounmpo’s return, but sources told Charania that he will miss at least a week due to hyperextension and a hamstring injury.
Sources told ESPN that the two sides had multiple meetings over the past 24 hours, but Antetokounmpo is adamant about returning to the court this season unless he feels he is at risk for any further injuries.
Antetokounmpo, 31, landed awkwardly after a dunk during the third quarter of Sunday’s home game. Indiana Pacers. Although he felt he could play despite the injury, the Bucks sat him for the rest of the contest.
Milwaukee (28-40) trails in 11th place in the Eastern Conference charlotte hornets Up to 6½ games for 10th place and the last spot in the play-in tournament.
Antetokounmpo has missed 32 games this season, the most of his career. He has seen a long absence due to a strain in his right calf. The Bucks are 11-21 without Antetokounmpo in the lineup this season and 17-19 when he plays.
The Athletic first reported Wednesday that the Bucks had contacted Antetokounmpo about being locked up for the remainder of the season.
