Giannis Antetokounmpo to Join Bucks in Miami After COVID-19 Recovery

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to rejoin the team as they prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season after recovering from COVID-19 in Greece. Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks' training camp and media day due to his illness and participation in EuroBasket 2025, but he is expected to fly to Miami to join the team ahead of their preseason opener against the Miami Heat on October 6. The Bucks have undergone significant roster changes in the offseason, adding key players like Myles Turner and Cole Anthony to support Antetokounmpo as they aim to overcome recent playoff disappointments. Coach Doc Rivers explained the strategic move to hold training camp and the preseason opener in Miami for convenience, given their first opponent. Antetokounmpo has been a cornerstone of the Bucks franchise since being drafted in 2013, earning multiple MVP awards and leading them to an NBA championship in 2021. His return is crucial as the Bucks look to build chemistry with their revamped roster and bounce back from an early playoff exit last season.