Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs the Denver Nuggets? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (January 11, 2026)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He is not listed on the injury report and is expected to start at Ball Arena.The Bucks come into the game after a 105-101 win over the Lakers, where Giannis closed strong late. With no health concerns attached to his status, Milwaukee will lean heavily on him as they try to build consistency during the middle of the season.Milwaukee Bucks are 17-21 and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference. The record is not where they want it, but the recent stretch has been better. Milwaukee has won five of its last seven games, and Giannis has played a central role since returning from earlier injury issues.Denver enters at 25-13, third in the West, but the situation is different. Denver Nuggets are missing key players and have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. The absence of Nikola Jokic changes how they defend and how they control the game.Against the Lakers, Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting. He also had six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and two steals. He did not force shots and stayed involved on both ends.For the season, he is averaging 29.5 points and 10 rebounds. Sunday will be his eighth straight game since returning from a calf strain. His minutes and movement have looked steady, and there has been no sign of limitation.Without Jokic, Denver’s interior defense is thinner. That puts pressure on players like Peyton Watson to handle Giannis near the rim. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET.Milwaukee sees this as a chance to add another road win and keep pace in the playoff race. Denver is focused on getting through a difficult stretch short-handed. The matchup will largely follow Giannis’ lead.