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Giannis Antetokounmpo Tests Positive for COVID, Misses Bucks Media Day

The absence comes during a roster reset designed to maximize his strengths.

Overview

  • Bucks GM Jon Horst said Antetokounmpo has COVID-19 and will be away from the team "for a bit."
  • Antetokounmpo remained in Greece, unable to travel, and appeared at media day remotely via Zoom.
  • He told reporters he was disappointed to miss being with teammates as training camp opens.
  • Milwaukee begins camp this week with its preseason opener against the Heat set for next week.
  • The Bucks overhauled the roster by waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner, with Horst saying the group is built to maximize Antetokounmpo.