Reports: Giannis to miss next week, All-Star game as he battles calf injury
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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Multiple NBA sources are reporting that Bucks' Star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the next week of games, including the All-Star game in San Francisco.
NBA insider Shams Charania announced the injury news on 'X' early morning on Sun. Feb. 9th:
Giannis was set to play against Bucks teammate Damian Lillard in the All-Star game on Sun. Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Giannis was a part of "Team Chuck" while Dame is set to play for "Team Shaq".
Giannis's injury news comes on the heels of the team trading away long-time player Khris Middleton this past week: Bucks adding Kyle Kuzma, sending Khris Middleton to Wizards in trade.
Antetokounmpo is currently slated to return shortly after the All-Star break.
Meanwhile, the Bucks also announced that Guard Andre Jackson Jr. will participate in the All-Star weekend Dunk contest on Sat. Feb. 15: