Giannis Antetokounmpo. Image via: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play tonight against the Washington Wizards. He is out with a right calf strain and was ruled out before game day. This is not a game-time call. He is officially listed as out and will not be available for Milwaukee’s road game in Washington.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Official injury report vs Washington Wizards (January 29, 2026)

The league’s injury report marks Giannis Antetokounmpo as “Out – Right Calf; Strain” for the game at Capital One Arena. There is no questionable tag next to his name. He is not close to returning for this game.Gary Harris and Kevin Porter Jr. are also sidelined, leaving the team short on regular rotation players.

How the injury happened and how long he could be out

Giannis hurt his right calf in a recent game. Since then, he has missed several matchups and has also been ruled out of the upcoming All-Star Game. He said after the injury that he expected to be out around four to six weeks. That means this is not a short break. It is a longer recovery from a soft-tissue injury. Because of that timeline, a return before the trade deadline looks unlikely.

Milwaukee Bucks’ form without their best player

The Milwaukee Bucks come into this game with an 18-27 record. They have lost six of their last seven games. Without Giannis, the offense creates fewer easy points at the rim and in transition. No one else on the roster can replace what he does in those areas.Washington is 11-34 and dealing with injuries of its own, including one to Trae Young. Even so, Milwaukee is missing its main scorer, best interior defender, and most reliable playmaker.

What this means for fantasy and betting

Giannis Antetokounmpo cannot be used in fantasy lineups tonight. His absence lowers Milwaukee’s expected scoring. Betting lines and player props for the Bucks are set lower than they would be if he were active.Anyone who planned around a big night from him will need to look at other players instead.Also read: Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 29, 2026)If Giannis stays out for several more weeks, Milwaukee will have to navigate an important part of the season without him. Every missed game adds more focus on the team’s future and what it might do before the trade deadline. For this matchup, the situation is simple. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out with a right calf strain, and Milwaukee will try to win in Washington without its star.