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It's a suspension that hurts the depth of a Bucks team that has a history of having its superstars miss games. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have missed multiple games this season due to various injuries. Antetokounmpo was asked about the Portis suspension and what his thoughts on them were. He gave a very honest answer.

With nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo still shelved due to a lingering calf injury, perpetual Milwaukee Bucks Sixth Man of the Year contender Bobby Portis will now miss most of the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a surprising suspension.

It was an honest mistake' - Giannis Antetokounmpo on Bobby Portis Jr.'s 25-game NBA suspension for a failed drugs test

The Bucks will not appeal the drug suspension. They will let Portis take the suspension and welcome him back once he has served his punishment. Bucks coach Doc Rivers revealed why they won't be appealing the suspension, and his reasoning makes sense.

The Milwaukee Bucks return to action tonight after the all-star break as they host the Los Angeles Clippers at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee last played Feb. 12 in Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Portis said he mistakenly ... because I've been around Bobby, and I know he's not a guy that ever takes any illegal substance," Giannis Antetokounmpo said. "Had the opportunity to talk with ...