MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined through the All-Star break due to a left calf strain, coach Doc Rivers confirmed on Sunday prior to the team's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Antetokounmpo, the league's second-leading scorer, has not played since Feb. 2, due to a combination of lower-body issues.

Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in next weekend’s All-Star Game because of a strained left calf.

Will nine-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmp,o be available to play against the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday? More Bucks: Milwaukee All-Star Guard Damian Lillard to Participate in NBA 3-Point Shooting Contest Eric Nehm of The Athletic supplies the troubling news that Antetokounmpo will miss what had looked to be an easy win.