NBA Injury Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo still probable, Jrue Holiday still out, and updates on Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham | November 14, 2022
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to battle left knee soreness. The Milwaukee Bucks have listed him as probable against the Atlanta Hawks. He had the same status versus the San Antonio Spurs but didn’t play in that game.
Antetokounmpo has now missed three of the last four games. After an impressive 9-0 start to the season, the Bucks have gone 2-2 in their last four as “The Greek Freak” has been dealing with a sore knee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) listed probable for Monday.
The Milwaukee Bucks will face a tough task against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee will also be without the services of two former NBA All-Stars in Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. Middleton hasn’t played a game all season and will be sidelined for a few more after an off-season wrist injury.
Jrue Holiday, on the other hand, has missed the Bucks’ last three games due to a right ankle sprain. He last played against the OKC Thunder on November 5 when he led Milwaukee with 29 points.
The perennial NBA All-Defense team member has been off to a great start, helping Antetokounmpo carry the Bucks without Middleton. Holiday is averaging 19.6 points, a career-high 5.7 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 10 games.
Jrue Holiday is out tomorrow vs. the Hawks. https://t.co/qTCSHSCRMT
Even if Giannis Antetokounmpo plays, the Bucks’ backcourt will be at a major disadvantage as the Atlanta Hawks feature two All-Star point guards. Dejounte Murray and Trae Young are expected to make life difficult for Milwaukee.
Without Holiday, the Bucks have been leaning on Jevon Carter, who is averaging a career-best in points with 9.2. The NBA journeyman is also shooting a career-high from beyond the arc at 42.3%.
Paolo Banchero: Left ankle sprain; Injured since November 7, 2022
The first pick of the 2022 NBA Draft could miss his third straight game for the Orlando Magic due to a left ankle sprain. Paolo Banchero last played against the Houston Rockets on November 7 where he suffered an injury.
Surprisingly, though, the Orlando Magic have beaten two elite teams, the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns, without the former Duke standout.
Paolo Banchero (ankle) listed questionable for Monday.
In the win against the Suns, the Magic had all their starters score in double figures. They will look to replicate that effort at home versus the Charlotte Hornets.
Cade Cunningham: Left shin soreness; Injured since November 7, 2022
Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, was on the injury list three games ago. He has left shin soreness and will miss the Detroit Pistons’ next three games. He will be re-evaluated after next week.
If everything goes as planned, he is slated to return to action against the Sacramento Kings on November 20.
The Pistons say Cade Cunningham will miss tonight’s game against Boston and the next three games with left shin soreness. He will be re-evaluated in one week.
Cunningham has followed up a great rookie season with an impressive second year so far. He is averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists which are all career highs. His outside shooting has taken a big dip, though, as he is hitting just 27.9% of his 3-point shots.
Cory Joseph has been handling point guard duties for the Pistons in the absence of Cunningham.