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Giannis Antetokounmpo Cleared to Rejoin Greece After Bucks Sign-Off

A delayed insurance clearance dispute with the Bucks has been resolved, paving the way for his debut at the Acropolis Tournament starting Aug. 20.

Overview

  • The Milwaukee Bucks have provided written sign-off on supplemental insurance, ending a standoff that kept Antetokounmpo out of Greece’s first four warm-up games.
  • Greek coach Vassilis Spanoulis confirmed that Antetokounmpo has completed contact drills and will join full team training this weekend.
  • Antetokounmpo is expected to play against Latvia in the Acropolis Tournament opener on Aug. 20 before EuroBasket’s group stage starts in Cyprus on Aug. 28.
  • Relations between the Bucks and the Hellenic Basketball Federation remain strained over missed insurance deadlines and communication gaps.
  • Ongoing trade speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee continues to underscore the high stakes of his health and availability.