Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs the Denver Nuggets? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star’s injury report (January 23, 2026) | NBA News
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Denver Nuggets on January 23, 2026, at Fiserv Forum. His name is not on the injury report, confirming there are no issues heading into the game.Milwaukee needs this one. The season has slipped, losses have added up, and the team is searching for some direction. Denver arrives short-handed, but still capable, making this a game the Bucks cannot afford to let go.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury report vs the Denver Nuggets (January 23, 2026)
Giannis Antetokounmpo will extend his run to 13 straight games since returning from a calf injury on December 27. There are no limits on his minutes, and the Bucks expect him to carry his usual role.Since coming back, he has been steady. He leads Milwaukee with 28.5 points per game, grabs 9.8 rebounds, and is shooting 64.5 percent from the field. In his last game, he finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds, even as the team struggled. Projections for tonight put him around 46.5 total points, rebounds, and assists.
Where both teams stand
The Milwaukee Bucks enter at 18-25, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference. They have lost five of their last seven and are outside the playoff picture. Denver comes in at 30-15, third in the West, and is playing the second night of a back-to-back after a game in Washington on January 22.The Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokić, who remains out with a knee injury. Christian Braun is sidelined with an ankle issue, and Cameron Johnson is also out with a knee problem. Jonas Valanciunas recently returned and had 16 points and nine rebounds, giving Denver some stability inside.
Pressure on Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are approaching the trade deadline with questions hanging over the roster. Antetokounmpo has already spoken publicly about selfish play and poor chemistry, saying the team is not playing hard or together.There is also some recent history here. On January 11, Milwaukee lost 108-104 to a Denver team missing several key players. That game still lingers, especially given how thin the Nuggets are again tonight.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game details and expectations (January 23, 2026)
Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. CT. The game will stream nationally on Amazon Prime Video and locally on FanD Sports Network. Doors at Fiserv Forum open at 7 p.m. due to cold weather in Milwaukee.Also read: Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 23, 2026)For the Bucks, the path is clear. Get the ball to Giannis Antetokounmpo, play with structure, and take advantage of Denver’s missing pieces. Anything less will only deepen the questions around this season.
