In a day already filled with news and rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, a tangible scare was added to the mix.
The Bucks star left Wednesday night’s game against the Pistons in the first quarter with a right calf strain. Milwaukee said he will not be returning to the contest.
Antetokounmpo made a nifty assist to AJ Green before falling to the floor holding his right leg as he started to work his way back up the court.
He sat on the floor for a few seconds before limping off the court under his own power.
Antetokounmpo finished with two points, one rebound and one assist in three minutes.
Earlier in the day, rumors swirled as ESPN reported that the two-time MVP and his agent were “discussing whether his best fit is staying or a move elsewhere” and that a “resolution” is expected to happen in the next few weeks.
As that report fueled rumors that Antetokounmpo could get traded — with the Knicks as a possible destination — head coach Doc Rivers shot down any notion that there have been discussions about the superstar getting dealt.
“There have been no conversations,” Rivers told reporters. “I want to make it clear for, I would say one more time, but for the 50th time it clearly is not getting to one network, for sure. Giannis has never asked to be traded. Ever. I can’t make that more clear.”
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
