{"id":696768,"date":"2026-04-03T23:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696768\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:18:35","slug":"milwaukee-bucks-injury-report-who-is-playing-tonight-vs-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696768\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Who is playing tonight vs. Celtics?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> will have a few more players available on April 3 when they face the Boston Celtics<\/a> at Fiserv Forum, as the team has decided to get players <\/a>ready for the remaining home games down the stretch. The game against the Celtics will be the Bucks\u2019 third-to-last of the season in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

Boston (50-25) heads in as one of the Eastern Conference\u2019s best teams and has been bolstered by the return of Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles in the NBA playoffs. <\/p>\n

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Milwaukee (30-45) could use a loss to stay within striking distance of Chicago (29-46) for the ninth-worst record in the league and slightly better lottery odds for a top pick in the upcoming draft. A loss could also help close the percentage point gap with New Orleans (25-51), which can swap draft positions with Milwaukee should the Bucks\u2019 pick be lower in the draft order.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) scores on Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse (30) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-99.<\/p>\n

Is Giannis playing?<\/p>\n

No.<\/p>\n

The Bucks continue to hold Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> out of games after he suffered a hyperextension of, and bone bruise in, his left knee on March 15<\/a>. The game against Boston will be the 10th straight game he\u2019s missed in 19 days. Immediately following the game in which he sustained the injury, Antetokounmpo made it clear he thought he could finish the game. And despite the Bucks saying he suffered no structural damage on March 17, the team has ruled him out.<\/p>\n

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That decision has rankled Antetokounmpo<\/a>, which resulted in a statement on Antetokounmpo\u2019s behalf from the National Basketball Players Association (March 24) <\/a>and an acknowledgement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver that the league would look into it (March 25). Antetokounmpo has continued to go through extended pregame workouts, and as of April 3 the Journal Sentinel has learned the league is indeed inquiring about the injury and Antetokounmpo\u2019s actual ability to play.<\/p>\n

The regular season ends on April 12 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

More: What does Giannis Antetokounmpo want? He wants to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a><\/p>\n

Darvin Ham in the coaching spotlight<\/p>\n

Current Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has ceded some of his in-game play-calling duties to top assistant Darvin Ham, telling the Journal Sentinel on April 1, “He’s the head coach. Darvin Ham is a head coach in the NBA and should be. I’m looking at this as trying to let the world see that.”<\/p>\n

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Ham had taken a broader role for the Bucks’ win over Dallas on March 31 and that continued in Houston in a tough loss with a short-handed roster on April 1. Ham was the Los Angeles Lakers head coach from 2022-24 and went 90-74 in the regular season. The Lakers won the 2023 NBA Cup title and advanced to the Western Conference finals that year.<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (left knee hyperextension and bone bruise)<\/p>\n

Kevin Porter Jr., out (right knee synovitis)<\/p>\n

Bobby Portis Jr., out (left wrist sprain)<\/p>\n

Gary Trent Jr., questionable (left hip pointer)<\/p>\n

Thanasis Antetokounmpo, questionable (left calf strain)<\/p>\n

Ryan Rollins, probable (right hip strain)<\/p>\n

Jericho Sims, probable (right patella tendinopathy)<\/p>\n

Bucks probable starters<\/p>\n

Guards: Ryan Rollins, Ousmane Dieng<\/p>\n

Forwards: Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims<\/p>\n

What time is the Bucks game on?<\/p>\n

The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n

What channel is the Bucks game on?<\/p>\n

The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.<\/p>\n

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What channel will Bucks games be on next season?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great question, as news came down this week that Main Streets Sports<\/a>, the parent company of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, will be dissolved and force the Bucks to find a temporary, one-year home for 2026-27. After that, the NBA will bundle their broadcast rights into a bigger group of teams to sell to a different network or streaming service.<\/p>\n

According to the Sports Business Journal,<\/a> the Bucks (along with all the other NBA teams currently under the Main Street Sports umbrella) did not get paid this season. Perhaps the team can recoup \u201cas much as\u201d 60% of its rights fees through the bankruptcy process.<\/p>\n

Bucks vs. Celtics odds<\/p>\n

The Celtics are 17.5-point favorites over the Bucks, with the over\/under set at 217.5 points per BetMGM.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA All-Star for the 10th time in 2026.<\/p>\n

While the Milwaukee Bucks superstar won\u2019t play in the game for a second straight year due to injury, he continues to be a mainstay during the annual showcase. He\u2019ll be a coach with his brothers in the celebrity game on Feb. 13.<\/p>\n

In his long list of accomplishments, Giannis has won All-Star Game MVP honors after a perfect shooting night in 2021, he\u2019s served as an All-Star Game captain multiple times and he\u2019s even participated in other All-Star events throughout the years. <\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery to look back at all of Giannis\u2019 best moments as an All-Star.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo is an NBA All-Star for the 10th time in 2026.<\/p>\n

While the Milwaukee Bucks superstar won\u2019t play in the game for a second straight year due to injury, he continues to be a mainstay during the annual showcase. He\u2019ll be a coach with his brothers in the celebrity game on Feb. 13.<\/p>\n

In his long list of accomplishments, Giannis has won All-Star Game MVP honors after a perfect shooting night in 2021, he\u2019s served as an All-Star Game captain multiple times and he\u2019s even participated in other All-Star events throughout the years. <\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery to look back at all of Giannis\u2019 best moments as an All-Star.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down a dunk in his first All-Star Game on Feb. 19, 2017, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo practices at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 18, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana, before his first All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo soars high for a dunk during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a lot of highlights during his first All-Star a game in 2017.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks over Western Conference guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors (30) in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Eastern Conference with 30 points in 14 of 17 shooting in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo is all smiles at practice ahead of the 2018 NBA All-Star a Game at the Los Angeles Convention Center. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo; part of Team Stephen Curry, goes up for a block against Team LeBron guard Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets (15) in the first half during the 2018 NBA All Star game at Staples Center. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team Stephen dunks against Team Lebron during the 2018 All-Star Game on Feb. 18, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. He scored 16 points in his team\u2019s 148-145 loss. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores two of his game-high 38 points during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center on Feb. 17, 2019. Giannis was the captain of a team as a leading vote-getter in the fan vote. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis player Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks the ball against Team LeBron during the NBA All Star Game at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Feb. 17, 2019.<\/p>\n

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Team LeBron forward Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warrior (35) and Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34) pose for a picture after the 2019 NBA All-Star Game at Spectrum Center. Durant won MVP honors after leading his team with 31 points in 10 of 15 shooting. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is introduced during the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center in Chicago on Feb. 16, 2020. It was the second straight year he was a captain opposite LeBron James.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a selfie with the Milwaukee Bucks mascot before the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center in Chicago on Feb. 16, 2020. <\/p>\n

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Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a dunk as Team Giannis center Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center in Chicago on Feb. 16, 2020.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks as Team LeBron guard Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center in Chicago on Feb. 16, 2020. Antetokounmpo has a team-high 25 points on 11 of 21 shooting. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks the shot of Team LeBron forward Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 4th quarter of the NBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. Team Team LeBron won 157-155 over Team Giannis.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a playful moment with his child as his parter, Mariah, sits courtside before the 70th NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena on March 7, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34) reacts to being named the MVP of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. <\/p>\n

He was a perfect 16 for 16 shooting for a game-high 35 points. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34) raises the MVP trophy of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. He led Team LeBron to a 170-150 win over Team Durant.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo goes up for a block on his Milwaukee Bucks teammate Khris Middleton in the fourth quarter during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Antetokounmpo scored 30 points in his team\u2019s 163-160 win.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

The Miz poses for a photo with Giannis Antetokounmpo after the 2023 NBA All Star celebrity game at Huntsman Center in Utah. <\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Coach Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team Dwayne talks with professional wrestler The Miz #40 of Team Ryan prior to the 2023 NBA All Star Ruffles Celebrity Game at Vivint Arena on Feb. 17, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Coach Giannis Antetokounmpo of Team Dwayne reacts against Team Ryan during the third quarter in the 2023 NBA All Star Ruffles Celebrity Game at Vivint Arena on Feb. 17, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team LeBron forward LeBron James (left) shakes hands with Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) after completing the draft before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. <\/p>\n

It was the third time Antetokounmpo was a captain for a team.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Team Giannis forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the NBA All-Star Game Trophy after the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. <\/p>\n

His team beat Team LeBron, 184-175.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights at NBA All-Star Game over the years<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball against Western Conference center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game on Feb. 18, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. <\/p>\n

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Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Eastern Conference All-Stars and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Eastern Conference All-Stars lift the trophy after defeating the Western Conference All-Stars during the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Feb. 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/p>\n

Lillard (38 points) was named MVP, an award Antetokounmpo won in 2021. Antetokounmpo had 23 points in his team\u2019s 211-186 win in 2024.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Who is playing tonight vs. Celtics?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Milwaukee Bucks will have a few more players available on April 3 when they face the Boston…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":696769,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3775],"tags":[7,75,103,919,686,122,123,292,77,2762,365,124,150,102,121,3871,367,6,478,6609,678,2763,12289,361],"class_list":{"0":"post-696768","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-milwaukee-bucks","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-boston-celtics","10":"tag-bucks","11":"tag-chicago","12":"tag-dallas","13":"tag-gary-trent-jr","14":"tag-giannis-antetokounmpo","15":"tag-houston","16":"tag-jayson-tatum","17":"tag-jericho-sims","18":"tag-kevin-porter-jr","19":"tag-kyle-kuzma","20":"tag-los-angeles-lakers","21":"tag-milwaukee","22":"tag-milwaukee-bucks","23":"tag-milwaukeebucks","24":"tag-myles-turner","25":"tag-nba","26":"tag-new-orleans","27":"tag-ousmane-dieng","28":"tag-philadelphia","29":"tag-ryan-rollins","30":"tag-thanasis-antetokounmpo","31":"tag-the-bucks"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116343341132078780","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696768"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696768\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/696769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=696768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=696768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}