Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Major Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo, $7,119,635 Wing Out Indefinitely as 5 Listed vs. Hornets (Nov. 14)

The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets lock horns in an NBA Cup game on Friday. The Bucks provided a major update on Giannis Antetokounmpo when they submitted their injury report after Thursday's practice. Antetokounmpo is listed as "probable" with a left knee patellar tendinopathy and will suit up, barring any last-minute setbacks.

The two-time league MVP was forced to miss Milwaukee's previous game against the Hornets on Wednesday owing to the same issue. The Greek superstar has been battling with this lingering injury since the season tipped off, already missing two games. In the perennial All-Star's absence, Doc Rivers' team suffered a 111-100 loss against the lowly Charlotte.

Meanwhile, the Bucks provided a concerning injury update on veteran forward Taurean Prince, who is on a two-year, $7,119,635 contract. The two-time NBA Cup champion underwent surgery to address the herniated disc in his neck on Thursday and is ruled out indefinitely.

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Kevin Porter Jr. remains sidelined with a right knee meniscus injury, with no timeline for his comeback. The young guard has missed the previous 10 games owing to the same injury. Alex Antetokounmpo (G League two-way) and Pete Nance (G League two-way) are also ruled out.

The Bucks are currently clinging to a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brigade are seventh in the East with a 7-5 record.

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Cup game?

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup game at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. EST (5 p.m. PT).

The Bucks vs. Hornets game will take place on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (local) and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.

Edited by Atishay Jain