Hoop Central: “Hey man, I can retire now. I’ve done it all, man.”— Giannis after watching his brother Alex score his first NBA points. ?? (via @NBA) — 4/1/2026 Twitter
Eric Nehm: Doc Rivers: “It’s really cool. Giannis told me his hands were sweaty, so I thought that was hilarious…He grabbed my hands and said, ‘My hands are sweating. I’m so nervous right now for my brother.'” — 3/31/2026 x.com
Eric Nehm: Here is the Bucks injury report vs. Dallas (3/31): Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr. Bobby Portis Jr. Questionable: Gary Harris (Personal Reasons) Probable Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy) Ryan Rollins (left hip flexor soreness) — 3/30/2026 x.com
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially been eliminated from the 2025-26 postseason contention following a heavy loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and Giannis Antetokounmpo responded with a cryptic message. Antetokounmpo, who has repeatedly said he wants to compete for championships, posted two photos from the weight room with the caption: “Prayin’ on my downfall don’t make you religious.” — 3/29/2026 BasketNews
Kirk Goldsberry on Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I actually heard there’s a mystery team. I called around as part of this exercise to see who were potentially desperate places for Giannis to land. And somebody who knows stuff told me that Orlando has actually been very active in seeking out Giannis Antetokounmpo’s services. Now, desperation sort of sets in in the NBA when? After the first round of the playoffs. So there’s 16 teams, they think they’re in it, two weeks later there’s eight teams that are out. That’s where I think the Houstons, the Orlandos are gonna merge. The Knicks, Cleveland, that’s the group I’m looking at.’ — 3/27/2026 The Ringer
Eric Nehm: Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters today was a pretty limited practice for his team with a lot of film work. When asked directly, Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo did not practice. — 3/27/2026 x.com
The team’s current stance — that he won’t be medically cleared to play despite the strong indications that he believes he’s good to go — is the clearest sign yet that these two parties are headed for a divorce in the summer. And whether the Bucks are trying to preserve his health for an eventual trade, improve their draft position, or both, the fact that this approach is directly at odds with Antetokounmpo’s desires speaks volumes about the state of affairs in this relationship. There’s always a never-say-never component to star player decisions, but the notion of Giannis Antetokounmpo still being in a Bucks jersey when he’s eligible to sign a four-year, $270 million extension on Oct. 1 seems even more unlikely by the day. — 3/26/2026 New York Times
“He’s not (healthy),” Rivers said when asked about the NBPA’s assertion that Antetokounmpo is healthy and not being allowed to play so the Bucks can improve their NBA Draft lottery positioning by tanking. “He’s progressing. He’s just not healthy.” — 3/25/2026 New York Times
“I think most or every MVP in the past years has been deserved, has been rightfully picked in my opinion,” he said. “But I think it doesn’t happen often that a player … I mean, how many players have won defensive player of the year and MVP, right? Most recently Giannis (Antetokounmpo, in 2019-20) right? It doesn’t happen that often, even though it should, right? I mean, defense is 50 percent of the game. Maybe there should be an offensive player of the year award.” — 3/24/2026 San Antonio Express-News
Tom Haberstroh: UPDATE: NBA star play percentage has hovered around 60% for most of the season. Way down this season. Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain out as season winds down. — 3/24/2026 x.com
Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social): Giannis made sure to get the game ball after his little bro scored his first NBA points lol — 1/4/2026, 4:28:02 View post
Chris Mannix (@sichrismannix.bsky.social): NEW @sportsillustrated.bsky.social NBA newsletter: ▪️Has Giannis played his last game in Milwaukee? ▪️Mavs eyeing big names for top front office job ▪️Jaden Ivey’s NBA future Plus: Is abolishing the draft a solution to tanking? Subscribe! 🔽 www.si.com/newsletter-nba — 31/3/2026, 21:01:06 View post
NBA Stat (@nbastat.bsky.social): Complete list of players over the last 50 years to average 18/6/8 on 50% shooting over a 10-game span before age 22: – Magic Johnson – LeBron James – Giannis Antetokounmpo – Ben Simmons – Luka Doncic – Stephon Castle (last 10 games) (via Lead) #NBA — 31/3/2026, 16:44:40 View post
Jim Owczarski (@jimowczarski.bsky.social): 💻 The reboot ended up on the blue screen of death 🗺️ Which path does ownership want to take? I’d argue the current GM isn’t the right one for a certain decision. ❓Did they tank their relationship with Giannis 🤷 Who’s the head coach? What does the roster look like? — 30/3/2026, 17:03:33 View post
Alex Golden (@alexgoldennba.bsky.social): The Final Four is set, and I’ve got a NEW Mock Draft available. Memphis wins the NBA Draft Lottery and has the No. 1 overall pick. The Bucks trade down from No. 10 to acquire help for Giannis next season. And the Pacers eye a potential star👀 Read👇 www.si.com/nba/pacers/o… — 30/3/2026, 2:19:21 View post
Law Murray 📘 (@lawmurraythenu.bsky.social): All 3 Antetokounmbros are on Bucks availability report for today vs Clippers Giannis is out Alex is out Thanasty is questionable Other Bucks out: Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Harris Other Bucks questionable: Ryan Rollins, Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma — 29/3/2026, 17:41:50 View post
Jim Owczarski (@jimowczarski.bsky.social): Two weeks ago, Giannis Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly after a dunk. He wanted to get back in the game and was told “it’s not worth it.” We haven’t seen him since. He is OUT again today. — 29/3/2026, 16:54:28 View post