Disaster Strikes Milwaukee Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo's $10,524,700 Teammate Sidelined For 4 Weeks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a major injury setback on Friday. The franchise delivered an unfortunate update, announcing that Kevin Porter Jr., who is currently on a two-year, $10,524,700 deal, is ruled out for approximately four weeks, owing to a right knee meniscus injury.

Porter Jr. sustained his latest injury setback during his on-court return-to-play training on Thursday. The talented guard will undergo a minor orthopedic procedure, which will force him to remain sidelined for multiple weeks.

Kevin Porter Jr. played for the Bucks in the opening night game against the Washington Wizards. The 6-foot-5 guard suffered a left ankle sprain and missed four consecutive games. He played nine minutes against the Wizards and delivered a solid performance. He finished with 10 points on 3 of 5 shooting, including 2 of 3 from deep, along with two assists and one steal.

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The injury setback to Porter Jr. couldn't have come at a worse time for the Bucks. There are concerns over the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed the previous game with left knee soreness. Milwaukee has opened the season impressively with four wins in five games, but to sustain their momentum, the team must steer clear of further injuries.

Fans react as Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks lose Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks fans flooded the internet as soon as Kevin Porter Jr. was diagnosed with a fresh injury. The Bucks' supporters lamented the star guard's lengthy absence, with many predicting Ryan Rollins to step up even more in Porter Jr.'s absence.

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Rollins has played terrific basketball to start the season. In the previous game, he dropped 32 points against the Golden State Warriors and took the Bucks to a fantastic win in the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Rollins would need to keep his foot on the accelerator and keep the Bucks' offense rolling by supporting Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, the Bucks fans would also hope that Porter Jr. doesn't suffer any further setbacks while recovering from his latest injury.

Edited by Atishay Jain