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NBA Opens Investigation
The NBA launched an investigation into the Bucks for handling of the player participation policy.
“The NBA is investigating the Milwaukee Bucks for their handling of the player participation policy and potential inconsistent statements regarding the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo”
The league found conflicting accounts: the Bucks don't believe Giannis is ready, but Giannis says he wants to play.
Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters and said he is available to play but not in the game.
Giannis Speaks Out
Antetokounmpo said it was like a slap in my face to be told not to play.
The NBPA had issued a statement implying Milwaukee is tanking.
The Bucks were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2016.
Conflict Deepens
Antetokounmpo said a year full of dysfunction between franchise and cornerstone.
“The league has already interviewed Antetokounmpo, the team and its doctors”
His future remains uncertain as the team weighs extension or trade.
The player participation policy sits at the heart of the investigation.