Bucks' Antetokounmpo Questionable for Celtics Game After Calf Strain

Two-time MVP has missed 29 games this season due to injury

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the verge of returning from a calf strain that has caused him to miss the team's last 15 games. The Bucks have listed Antetokounmpo as questionable for their Monday night game against the Boston Celtics as he seeks to recover from the right calf strain he suffered on January 23.

Why it matters

Antetokounmpo's return would be a major boost for the Bucks, who are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings and fighting to secure a spot in the play-in tournament. The two-time MVP's absence has been felt, with the team going just 11-18 without him this season.

The details

Antetokounmpo, 31, has missed a career-high 29 games this season, with 23 of those absences due to calf strains. He last played on January 23 in a loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks have gone 8-2 in his absence from February 3-25, but have lost their last two games by a combined 52 points.

  • Antetokounmpo has been out since January 23 with a right calf strain.
  • The Bucks play the Boston Celtics on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Giannis Antetokounmpo

A 31-year-old forward for the Milwaukee Bucks and a two-time NBA MVP who has missed a career-high 29 games this season due to a recurring calf strain.

Milwaukee Bucks

An NBA team that is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference standings and fighting to secure a spot in the play-in tournament.

Boston Celtics

An NBA team that the Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to play on Monday, March 3, 2026.

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What’s next

The Bucks will decide on Monday whether Antetokounmpo will play in their game against the Celtics that night.

The takeaway

Antetokounmpo's potential return would be a major boost for the struggling Bucks, who have gone just 11-18 without their star player this season. His absence has been felt, and his presence could help the team secure a spot in the play-in tournament as they seek their 10th straight playoff berth.