Giannis Antetokounmpo once again addresses rumors of future with Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo once again talks about rumors about his contentment and future with the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 18, 2025.
The Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) face the Toronto Raptors (16-11) on Dec. 18 at Fiserv Forum before a five-game road trip.
It could be a crucial stretch for the Bucks as they try to navigate life withot superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is focused on getting healthy from his calf injury.
Follow along for live updates from the game:
Is Giannis playing?
No. The Bucks’ superstar is out with a right calf strain, which he suffered on Dec. 3 vs. Detroit. The game in Brooklyn will be the fifth straight he misses with injury and 11th he’s missed overall.
What is the Bucks record without Giannis?
2-8.
What time is the Bucks game?
It is set for tip-off at 7 p.m.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.
Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (right calf strain)Kyle Kuzma, out (illness)AJ Green, available (left AC joint sprain)Cole Anthony, available (neck strain)Bucks starting lineupGuards: Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ GreenForward: Jericho SimsCenter: Myles TurnerBucks vs. Raptors odds
Milwaukee is a 4.5-point underdog against Toronto, with the over/under set at 219.5 points per BetMGM.