Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight Against Sacramento Kings? Concerning Injury Update On Bucks Superstar (Nov. 1)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as "questionable" on the Milwaukee Bucks' injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The Greek superstar is dealing with left knee patellar tendinopathy and was absent from Milwaukee's previous game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

The two-time MVP was a late scratch from the Warriors game after he was listed as "probable" with left knee soreness. Bucks coach Doc Rivers was even hopeful to have Antetokounmpo's services for the blockbuster matchup against Steph Curry's Warriors. However, Rivers received a setback at the eleventh hour.

"Honestly, I didn’t even know; they came in, told me he was out," Rivers had said after the game. "I don’t even know what it is because it was so late; I was scrambling, trying to figure out what we were going to do."

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Concerns have increasingly centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo since then. His injury has been changed from left knee soreness to left knee patellar tendinopathy, while his status remains questionable.

Meanwhile, the Bucks did exceedingly well to eke out a win against the rampant Warriors squad in the absence of their talisman. In case Giannis Antetokounmpo misses Saturday's game, Milwaukee will be confident in its chances to record a win against the struggling Sacramento Kings.

The Bucks, however, would want their superstar to return to action as soon as possible. The "Greek Freak" has posted historic numbers to start the season, and an elongated absence might prove detrimental to his rhythm on the court.

How to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo in action during Bucks vs. Kings?

The Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings game will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will tip off at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PT).

The Bucks vs. Kings game will be broadcast live on FDSWI (local) and NBCS-CA (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

Edited by Atishay Jain