Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks’ game with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter

And after shooting down Giannis trade rumors again, Rivers and the Bucks had to deal with yet another left of center turn of events when Antetokounmpo somewhat shockingly went down with a right calf injury early in the first quarter without any contact, Dec. 3.

The Pistons had just beaten the Bucks 11 days ago in Milwaukee; however, the win occurred while Giannis Antetokounmpo was in the middle of a four-game absence due to a left adductor strain. Antetokounmpo has played four games since he returned from injury, averaging 26.3 minutes.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a rough patch, and the East-leading Detroit Pistons are in town tonight for a game at Fiserv Forum.