US EditionThanasis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks after missing last season with Achilles tendon injury
Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, rejoining the Bucks and playing alongside brother Giannis.
- On Aug 31, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-signed with the team on a one-year, $2.9 million guaranteed contract.
- After missing 2024-25 with a torn Achilles, Thanasis Antetokounmpo has returned to play for the Greek national team at EuroBasket 2025, aiding his comeback.
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo's career with Milwaukee Bucks includes 196 games and averages 2.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
- The Bucks will need to make a roster move to add Thanasis, as they hold the maximum 15 guaranteed contracts after signing Myles Turner and guards Cole Anthony and Gary Harris.
- After 3 straight first-round exits, Milwaukee Bucks executives and coaches attended EuroBasket in Limassol, Cyprus, signaling front-office commitment amid contention doubts.
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Bucks’ $2.9M Move Reveals Giannis’ True Future
In a move signaling the Milwaukee Bucks’ commitment to keeping their franchise cornerstone happy, the team has re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a guaranteed one-year, $2.9 million contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.“This also means after a summer of exploring options, Giannis is staying in Milwaukee to start the season,” Charania wrote on X.The signing not only adds a familiar face to the roster but also strengthens the team’s c…
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Bucks bring back F Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee on Sunday re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee Bucks re-sign forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo. His return comes after missing the 2024-25 season due to an Achilles tendon injury. He’s currently competing with the Greek National Team in EuroBasket 2025. We are 🏃🏾 it 🔙 😤😤😤#FearTheDeer 🦌 pic.twitter.com/fu96LlawQR— Thanalysis Show (@ThanalysisShow) August 31, 2025 Antetokounmpo last appeared for the Bucks during the 2023-24 season, in which he played in 34 …
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