Summary
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a key player for the Milwaukee Bucks, missed the team's media day because he has COVID-19. He joined remotely via Zoom from Greece, where he was after participating in EuroBasket 2025. There is also ongoing speculation about his future with the team.
Key Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the Milwaukee Bucks' media day because he has COVID-19.
- The Bucks' general manager, Jon Horst, confirmed Giannis's absence was due to COVID-19.
- Giannis joined the media day via Zoom instead.
- He is currently in Greece, where he played in the EuroBasket 2025 tournament.
- There are questions about whether Giannis will stay with the Bucks in the future.
- He is under contract for three more seasons and can become a free agent in 2027.
- The Bucks had waived Damian Lillard, who was injured during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
