{"id":699954,"date":"2026-04-05T17:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699954\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T17:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:58:59","slug":"nba-finds-certain-facts-are-dispute-in-spat-between-bucks-giannis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/699954\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA finds certain facts are ‘dispute’ in spat between Bucks, Giannis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo <\/a>and the Milwaukee Bucks <\/a>took another turn on April 4 when an NBA spokesperson told the Journal Sentinel, \u201ccertain facts remain in dispute.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the league, its investigation determined that the Bucks scheduled Antetokounmpo to go through a three-on-three scrimmage the week of March 23 but Antetokounmpo declined to participate.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Alex Antetokounmpo (29) and his brother forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are shown after their game Friday, April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 133-101.<\/p>\n

There is an ongoing disagreement between the parties over whether the team asked Antetokounmpo to participate in a group workout the week of March 30.<\/p>\n

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When he spoke publicly for the first time about his situation on April 3<\/a>, Antetokounmpo said he welcomed an investigation into his availability and said, in part, \u201cYou guys have seen me warming up. You guys see me working out. I’ve played. I’ve played with the team. I’ve played one-on-one. I’ve practiced. I’ve done pretty much everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo, along with several members of the organization, were interviewed by the league the week of March 30. This followed a statement from the National Basketball Players Association on March 24 that the league enforce its player participation policy and a statement from NBA commissioner Adam Silver that the league would look into the matter.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo has said the team wanted to shut him down for the season following his knee injury on March 15, but he has steadfastly refused to do so and maintains he\u2019s been healthy enough to play.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve had the conversation with coach Doc [Rivers] the possibility of shutting me down; I had the conversation with [general manager] Jon [Horst] also,\u201d he told the Journal Sentinel.<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Following the game against the Celtics on April 3, Rivers said he was unaware of a league investigation<\/a> and bemoaned the public nature of this dispute between the team and the player.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgain, I wouldn\u2019t know any of that,\u201d Rivers said. \u201cThat\u2019s the point I\u2019m trying to make. The league, they\u2019re not gonna call me about this. They know I have no decision-making in this. And if they have decided to start talking to us, this is the first I\u2019ve heard it. So, I don\u2019t even know that. Nor should I, nor should I, but I just don\u2019t like that this is so public. And it shouldn\u2019t be. This is where grown men get in a room and they talk it out. Whether they agree or disagree, that doesn\u2019t matter. But this should not be in public. And I don\u2019t like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The NBA spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing and \u201cthe league is continuing to monitor the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Including the Bucks\u2019 game against Memphis on April 5, the team had five games remaining in the regular season. The season concludes on April 12 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

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Family is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s world: Best of Milwaukee Bucks star with his wife, brothers, kids over the years<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo poses with his wife, Mariah, mom, Veronica, and children after he was recognized for being named an NBA All-Star for the 10th straight season on Feb 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery for a collection of photos of Giannis with his family over the years.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo poses with his wife, Mariah, mom, Veronica, and children after he was recognized for being named an NBA All-Star for the 10th straight season on Feb 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

Scroll through this gallery for a collection of photos of Giannis with his family over the years.<\/p>\n

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Family is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s world: Best of Milwaukee Bucks star with his wife, brothers, kids over the years<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo brothers: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, from left, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo attend the “Rise” press junket at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 2022. A movie on Disney+ was made about Giannis and the family.<\/p>\n

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Feb 15, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks poses with his children Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo on the red carpet before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 15, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks walks with his children Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo on the red carpet before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks in between games during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; eam World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in-between games during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 13, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family arrives on the green carpet prior to an NBA Celebrity All-Star basketball game at Kia Forum. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 13, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and his mother arrives on the green carpet prior to an NBA Celebrity All-Star basketball game at Kia Forum. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Feb 6, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up with his son Maverick, age 4, before game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo kisses his wife, Mariah, before their home opener against the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The two were married in late August in Greece.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo holds his son, Maverick Shai, while being honored for his career accomplishments before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) show off their championship rings during Milwaukee Bucks ring ceremony before the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.<\/p>\n

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Greece’s Giannis Antetokoumpo reacts with his sons Liam and Maverick as he celebrates Team Greece beating Croatia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 7, 2024.<\/p>\n

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Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his longtime partner Mariah\u00a0Riddlesprigger at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission on Sept. 11, 2023.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo holds his son, Liam, who isn\u2019t quite sure what to make of the team\u2019s mascot Bango at the inter-squad scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Fiserv Forum.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo teamed up with two of his brothers during NBA All-Star Weekend in 2022. Giannis Antetokounmpo, from left, was joined by Alex Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo for the Skills Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio. The brothers finished third in the three-team competition, won by a Cleveland trio.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shares a nice moment with son, Liam, before a game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Liam is the oldest of three for Giannis and Mariah Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates with his young son Liam after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship on July 21, 2021, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo address 200 people at their fundraising gala in New York for the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF). The foundation is named in honor of the Antetokounmpos’ late father.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo posetogether after their game on Dec. 19, 2019, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrate the win of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (right), his mother Veronica Antetokounmpo and his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, pose with the NBA championship trophy and NBA Finals MVP award at the International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens on Aug. 1, 2021. The Antetokounmpos were celebrating in Greece after the title.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo lets his son Liam in on the game action following a scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Fiserv Forum.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (right) interact as President Joe Biden welcomes the Milwaukee Bucks to the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 8, 2021 to honor the team for its NBA championship earlier that summer.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger are with their sons, Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Antetokounmpo as part of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission to hand out 40,000 diapers to those in need Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

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Family is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s world: Best of Milwaukee Bucks star with his wife, brothers, kids over the years<\/p>\n

Brothers Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo walk to take a photo during the Milwaukee Bucks media day at the Sports Science Center in Milwaukee on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. They were teammates from 2019-24.<\/p>\n

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With his son Maverick by his side, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumpo gets emotional after Team Greece qualified for the the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 7, 2024.<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo plays with his son Liam before the All-Star Game in 2021 with his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger looking on.<\/p>\n

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To celebrate the birth of\u00a0Maverick Antetokounmpo and help Milwaukee-area families in need, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are putting on a diaper drive in collaboration with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, the premium baby brand Nuna and the Bucks.Giannis and Mariah hosted on a diaper drive in collaboration with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, the Milwaukee Bucks and the premium baby brand Nuna.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) play around before during their game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Antetokounmpo (from left to right) talk after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers on March 31, 2021 at STAPLES Center. It was the first time the three brothers played together in the NBA and second time ever a trio of brothers played in an NBA game.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, and wife Mariah announce a $1 million initiative to support Milwaukee nonprofits working on such issues as housing, food access and education. The initiative is funded by the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, GE HealthCare and GE HealthCare Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Veronica “Vera” Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo with family attend the world premiere of Rise at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on June 22, 2022.<\/p>\n

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