The Milwaukee Bucks play the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Monday.
The Milwaukee Bucks have struggled so far this season, but coming fresh off of a win against the Chicago Bulls, they'll be looking to carry that momentum into Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets, a team that has had an even rougher go of it so far this season, but are coming into the game with back-to-back wins.
The root of the Buck's struggles as of late was the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed eight games through the heart of December with a calf strain. The Milwaukee offense was lost without their star and their spacing and scoring potential fell apart.
Now, with the Greek Freak back in action and scoring 29 points and eight rebounds in his first game back on Dec. 27, the Bucks should have a much more put together team that projects to be more than a match for Charlotte.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for a dunk during overtime against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesBucks Injury Report
Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is QUESTIONABLE for Monday's game with a left calf contusion. This will be the third-straight game that Trent Jr. will miss with the injury.
Taurean Prince (neck) remains OUT as he recovers from surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck. Prince hasn't played since early November since undergoing his surgery and remains out indefinitely.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) knocks the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesAlex Antetokounmpo, Mark Sears and Pete Nance (two-way) are all OUT for Monday's game while they play with the Wisconsin Herd, Milwaukee's G-League affiliate.
Hornets Injury Report
Sion James (illness) is QUESTIONABLE to appear in Monday's game.
Ryan Kalkbrenner ( elbow) is OUT for Monday's game with a left elbow sprain. This will be the fourth-straight game that Kalkbrenner has missed with the injury.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11) shoots against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesKon Knueppel (ankle) is OUT for Monday's game with a right ankle sprain. The rookie guard has had a stellar season so far, averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 47.8% from the field, but the Hornets suffered a devastating blow after he went down with an ankle injury in the first half against the Orlando Magic on Dec. 26.
The injury is still fresh so there's no clear timeline on the rookie sensation's return.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) drives towards the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesMason Plumlee (groin) is OUT with a right groin strain. Monday will be the third-straight game with Plumlee will miss.
Grant Williams (knee) is OUT as recovers from right knee surgery. Williams tore his ACL and underwent surgery in December 2024 and remains in recovery.
Antonio Reeves and KJ Simpson (two-way) are OUT on G-League contracts with the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte's G-League affiliate.