With a plethora of speculation thrown around on social media platforms, senior NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the name of the Eastern Conference star who will replace Antetokounmpo. "Atlanta's Trae Young has replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game," Charania tweeted.

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.

Antetokounmpo, who is dealing with a left calf strain, will miss the next two games -- Monday at home against Golden State and Wednesday at Minnesota.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo through the All-Star break, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, in news that directly affects the Brooklyn Nets

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

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for the next week due to a left calf injury, sources told ESPN. Trae Young will take his place in the All-Star Game.

Coach Doc Rivers said he hopes Antetokounmpo can return for the Bucks' first game after the break on Feb. 20 against the Clippers.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is an All-Star after all. One of the most notable omissions from the initial pool, Young will replace the the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA announced Monday. The Milwaukee Bucks forward is out through the All-Star break with a calf strain.