On March 2, 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks announced a positive development regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status as the team prepares to play against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum later that day. For the first time since he reinjured his right calf on January 23, the Bucks have upgraded Antetokounmpo to questionable for the matchup, indicating that he could potentially return to action.
The star forward has been sidelined for the last 15 games after suffering a calf strain, which was the second such injury of the season. Initially, Antetokounmpo predicted a recovery time of four to six weeks, and with March 2 marking the start of the sixth week post-injury, there is growing hope for his return. Over the past two weeks, he has been engaging in “live” practice sessions with coaches and teammates, suggesting he is making significant progress.
Throughout this season, Antetokounmpo has struggled to maintain health. He faced setbacks earlier in the year, including a strained left adductor that forced him to miss four games in late November, followed by a calf strain on December 3 that sidelined him for eight games. Since November 15, he has not been at full health.
Despite the injury challenges, when Antetokounmpo was healthy, his performance was impressive. In 12 fully healthy games, he recorded a remarkable shooting percentage of 63%, averaging 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game. Even in limited capacity, during 18 games played under various restrictions, he maintained an efficient shooting percentage of 65.9% while averaging 24.9 points and 9.2 rebounds in approximately 26 minutes of play.
The Bucks have had a mixed record this season, going 15-15 when he plays and struggling with an 11-18 record in his absence. Fans remain hopeful that Antetokounmpo will make a successful return, potentially reinvigorating Milwaukee’s playoff aspirations as the season progresses.