As long as the Milwaukee Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, they expect to be able to compete for titles. They are hoping to have him for a long time, especially after re-signing him last season to an extension that runs through the end of the 2027-28 season. He's almost guaranteed to get an extension before that as well.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without several key players in Monday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, including stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the team announced. Antetokounmpo is dealing with back spasms,

With their two biggest stars out, the Bucks got 21 points from Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez plus 19 from Bobby Portis Jr. and controlled the game.