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Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury: Ruled out for Friday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on February 26, 2026 at 3:12pm

Antetokounmpo is out for Friday's game against the Knicks with a right calf strain.

Head coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Antetokounmpo is inching towards his return to the floor, but that won't happen Friday. The All-Star forward's next chance to play comes Sunday in Chicago. Kyle Kuzma should continue to start at power forward and remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.

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