Bucks Make Final Decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo Ahead of Rockets Game

The Milwaukee Bucks have made a final determination on nine-time All-NBA power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health.
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Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports that, after head coach Doc Rivers suggested that the former two-time league MVP was expected to play through a left knee patellar tendinopathy issue, the Bucks have now confirmed his availability.
Per Bucks PR, Giannis Antetokounmpo will be available today vs. the Rockets. https://t.co/ra8xPDFyV1
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) November 9, 2025
Two other Bucks standard roster players are down for the count.
Backup combo forward Taurean Prince will miss his second straight game with a neck strain, while starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. will be on the shelf for the next month or so recovering from a meniscus tear.
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