Giannis' injury that could precede his departure from the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks will have to face over a month in the NBA without Giannis Antetokounmpo, after coach Doc Rivers confirmed that the Greek star will be out for approximately 4 weeks due to a calf strain. Although the initial estimate placed his absence between two and four weeks, the coaching staff has decided to opt for a slower recovery to avoid setbacks.

Rivers explained that this type of injury requires special caution:

"With calf injuries, we have to be cautious. The process may be longer than we want, even somewhat frustrating for Giannis, but we must ensure he returns fully recovered," the coach pointed out.

The coach also revealed that Antetokounmpo maintains his usual competitive mindset and is eager to return earlier than expected. "Giannis always sets his own timetable. For him, everything is a week or less," Rivers joked after conversing with him on Thursday.

Milwaukee will play seven games in the next three weeks, a crucial stage in the schedule that the Bucks will have to face without their franchise player while awaiting his return fully recovered.

Antetokounmpo's Departure

This injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo comes at a time when both player and franchise are seeking a solution for their future. Everything indicates that he will be traded after years where they have not managed to compete in the same way as the team that won in 2021. 

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