Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence from the lineup was never expected to be long-term, and it appears he is indeed nearing a return. Prior to the Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers facing off Monday night, Doc Rivers told reporters that Giannis, in addition to Kevin Porter Jr., is close to returning. In the world of sports, that could mean a million things, but it sounds like things are trending up.
Bucks could certainly use a Giannis-sized boost
The initial timetable for Giannis' groin strain, which he suffered in Milwaukee's grueling beatdown at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was one to two weeks.