Bucks injury report vs Wizards; Is Giannis playing tonight in season opener?

The Milwaukee Bucks are back.

The Bucks open the 2025-26 NBA season against the Washington Wizards at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Fiserv Forum … and will welcome back one of their franchise legends.

It will be an interesting season for head coach Doc Rivers and Co. as the Bucks retool around superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Will the defense be more athletic and disruptive? Will Kevin Porter Jr. make a leap into consistent playmaker? Are the Bucks still in a championship window?

Those questions will start to be answered.

Is Giannis playing tonight?

Yes. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was a late addition to the injury report on Oct. 22 and is listed as probable with lower back soreness. In his pregame news conference, Rivers said a final decision about Antetokounmpo’s status hadn’t been determined, but after Antetokounmpo went through his pregame warmup the team said he is available.

Is Khris Middleton playing in his return to Milwaukee?

Yes. It is sure to be an emotional night when the Wizards’ Khris Middleton returns to Fiserv Forum for the first time since the Bucks traded him last season. Middleton did play against Milwaukee in Washington last season.

Bucks starters

• Guards: Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr. AJ Green
• Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Center: Myles Turner

Here’s the team’s roster to start the 2025-26 season:

● Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (lower back soreness)

What channel is the Bucks game on?

TV: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin

Stream: You can stream the game on the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin app through your television or streaming carrier. Fubo also has a free trial for new subscribers.

Announcers: Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Marques Johnson (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter) will call the game on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.

Watch the Bucks on Fubo

Bucks vs Wizards odds, over/under

The Bucks are 10.5-point favorites over the Wizards, and the over/under is set at 227.5 points per BetMGM.