yahoo - 4/4/2026 5:48:43 AM - GMT (+2 )
The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks and their handling of its player participation policy as it relates to their best player.
The league is not only looking into possible policy violations, but also the inconsistent statements regarding the health of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The league has already interviewed Antetokounmpo, members of the Bucks and the team’s doctors, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter.
Antetokounmpo has not played since March 15, and the team has struggled during the absence of its star player.
The Bucks ruled Antetokounmpo out for the game against the Houston Rockets on April 2 with left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise. They were eliminated from playoff contention in late March, missing the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
The lack of success this season only fueled more speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future with the team. Especially as he insists he wants to play.
Bucks co-owner and governor Wes Edens told ESPN that the team will likely pursue one of two outcomes regarding Antetokounmpo this offseason: either the team will sign the star to another extension, or he will be traded.
Antetokounmpo is eligible for a contract extension on Oct. 1.
Lorenzo Reyes contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA investigating Bucks over Giannis Antetokounmpo health
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