Giannis sits for Bucks vs. Wizards with hip, quad injuries

Giannis sits for Bucks vs. Wizards with hip, quad injuries

WASHINGTON — Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of the Bucks' game Friday night against the Washington Wizards because of right quadriceps soreness and a left hip contusion.It will be the third game Antetokounmpo has missed this season.

'The Rock' proposes workout, tequila with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Twitter trade 

'The Rock' proposes workout, tequila with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Twitter trade 

MILWAUKEE -- Playful jabs on social media between Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are gaining some viral attention.It all started when Bucks player Pat Connaughton shared a video on Twitter, alongside Antetokounmpo, challenging The Rock by saying, "You may look stronger than us, but we think we both can lift more than you."

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Forbes '30 Under 30' list

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo makes Forbes '30 Under 30' list

MILWAUKEE -- It's no surprise Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a list of the top NBA players in the league, but he also made another list: the Forbes top 30 Under 30.The 23-year-old Greek Freak's earnings are up 500 percent this season, much of that due to a $100 million deal with the Bucks and a Nike contract extension that will pay an estimated $9 million the first year.Congrats, Giannis!Also under the 'Sports' category for Forbes 30 Under 30 list, is Detroit Pistons Blake Griffin, New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum, freestyle skier for Team USA David Wise, and LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson -- among others.

Watch: Justin Timberlake challenges Giannis Antetokounmpo, sinks incredible shot

Watch: Justin Timberlake challenges Giannis Antetokounmpo, sinks incredible shot

MILWAUKEE -- Superstar Justin Timberlake was in Milwaukee practicing his trick shots on the Bucks' training court and making bets with the team.Friday, Sept. 21 Timberlake posted to Instagram a video on the court inside the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center.In the video, he attempts a near-half-court shot under one condition: he sinks it and Giannis Antetokounmpo has to get to his concert Friday night.

Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks about arrest of teammate Sterling Brown

Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks about arrest of teammate Sterling Brown

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo said in an interview with CBS News that he is always going to have Sterling Brown's back in reaction to Brown's arrest by Milwaukee police in January.Brown was arrested after he double parked in a handicapped parking spot outside Walgreens near 27th and National.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo invites you to Greece in new 60-second video

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo invites you to Greece in new 60-second video

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is inviting you to Greece.A new 60-second video for Greek Tourism Ministry shows Antetokounmpo promoting his native Greece."Hi, I'm Giannis Antetokounmpo," the Bucks star says wearing a T-shirt with number "34" on it. "Visit my beautiful country, Greece."

Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 'All-NBA Second Team' for 2nd consecutive season

Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 'All-NBA Second Team' for 2nd consecutive season

MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the league announced Thursday, May 24 -- marking the second consecutive season the Bucks forward has been named Second Team All-NBA.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks' player since Sidney Moncrief in 1984-85 and 1985-86 to be named to an All-NBA team in back-to-back seasons and is just the fifth player in franchise history to earn All-NBA honors multiple times.In his fifth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their second consecutive playoff berth and the team’s most wins since the 2009-10 season while setting new career highs in points (26.9, ranked T-4th in the NBA) and rebounds (10.0, ranked 11th in the NBA) per game in addition to dishing out 4.8 assists per game (second-highest of his career).

Giannis back, Dellavedova cleared to return for Bucks

Giannis back, Dellavedova cleared to return for Bucks

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are getting All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Matthew Dellavedova back from right ankle injuries for the regular-season finale at Philadelphia on Wednesday night.Antetokounmpo has missed the last two games.

Antetokounmpo sits out, but Bucks hopeful about quick return

Antetokounmpo sits out, but Bucks hopeful about quick return

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Bucks will play without star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo on Friday night, but are cautiously optimistic that his sprained right ankle will not complicate their playoff run.Antetokounmpo sat out against the Chicago Bulls after injuring himself in a 127-120 home loss against the Los Angeles Clippers two nights earlier.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out for Bulls game with ankle sprain

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out for Bulls game with ankle sprain

MILWAUKEE — All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks' home game Friday night, March 23, against the Chicago Bulls with a sprained right ankle.The Bucks ruled out Antetokounmpo earlier Friday.Antetokounmpo got hurt in the second quarter of a 127-120 loss on Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers when he appeared to trip over teammate Shabazz Muhammad under the Bucks' basket.Antetokounmpo is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points a game.