Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks out amid feud with Bucks over his availability

Nypost · Apr 05, 2026 · 481 words · By Andrew Crane

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What to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks out amid feud with Bucks over his availability

As the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo drama swirls in the background, with the Bucks under investigation and their injured superstar insisting he’s healthy enough to play, he opened up about why this has been such a “tough” year.

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What happened

Why it matters

First, it stemmed from reports of trade discussions between Milwaukee and the Knicks — which did happen, Antetokounmpo confirmed in an interview with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

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And he was also separated from his wife, Mariah, and their four children, who remained in Greece at the start of the season due to all the drama surrounding Antetokounmpo.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “they all returned to Milwaukee around Thanksgiving.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm whether Giannis Antetokounmpo's family returned to Milwaukee around Thanksgiving.

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Claim 2: “he has been able to watch his brothers, Alex and Thanasis, also play for the Bucks”

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Wikipedia entries for Alex Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo explicitly state that both play for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexandros Emeka Antetokounmpo (born Adetokunbo, 27 August 2001) is a Nigerian–Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Antetokounmpo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Konstantinos Entoumpouisi "Kostas" Antetokounmpo (born Konstantinos Ndubuisi Adetokunbo, November 20, 1997) is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player for Aris of the Greek Basketball League,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostas_Antetokounmpo

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Athanasios Rotimi "Thanasis" Antetokounmpo (born Adetokunbo, July 18, 1992) is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). At …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanasis_Antetokounmpo

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Claim 3: “This season, though, with all the trade chatter swirling, Antetokounmpo has played only 36 games, averaging 27.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest.”

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Wikipedia entries for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the 2024–25 Milwaukee Bucks season do not mention his game count or specific statistical averages for the current season. No corroborating evidence was found.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020–21 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 53rd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On April 30, 2021, the Bucks clinched the Central Division for a record 10th time …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 57th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They looked to bounce back from the previous season's dysfunctional, disappointin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Giannis Sina Ougko Antetokounmpo (born Giannis Sina Ugo Adetokunbo, December 6, 1994) is a Greek and Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Associat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giannis_Antetokounmpo

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Claim 4: “And he was also separated from his wife, Mariah, and their four children, who remained in Greece at the start of the season due to all the drama surrounding Antetokounmpo.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm whether Giannis Antetokounmpo's family remained in Greece at the start of the season.

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Claim 5: “There did indeed end up being an investigation.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm whether an investigation was conducted.

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Claim 6: “Trade discussions between Milwaukee and the Knicks — which did happen, Antetokounmpo confirmed in an interview with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.”

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The Wikipedia entries about the Milwaukee Bucks' seasons and team history do not mention any trade discussions between Milwaukee and the Knicks. No corroborating evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Milwaukee Bucks season is the 58th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This is the Bucks first full season since the 2012–13 season that Khris Middleton …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern C…
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Claim 7: “He hasn’t played since March 15 — when he hyperextended his knee”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm whether Giannis Antetokounmpo has not played since March 15 due to a hyperextended knee.

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