Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association Game Night: Giannis Injures Calf Again | Devin Booker Injures Ankle | Houston Rockets Earn Win Over Detroit Pistons
Jan 24, 2026
Breaking injury news dominates the conversation with Giannis sidelined by another calf issue and questions about his future in Milwaukee. Devin Booker exits with an ankle problem that alters Phoenix's momentum. Kevin Durant leads the Houston win over Detroit while analysts dissect Detroit's spacing and what the Rockets rely on to win.
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Giannis’ Calf Injury Deepens Bucks Crisis
- Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered another right calf injury that could sideline him four to six weeks, worsening the Bucks' season trajectory.
- Danny Cunningham and Haize argue this injury deepens a roster and management crisis that may force a franchise restart or offseason trade talks.
Asset Drain Limits Bucks’ Options
- The Bucks lack of draft assets and costly prior moves leave them with few clear fixes around Giannis this season.
- Haize and Danny suggest the team's mismanagement and exhausted resources make a meaningful midseason turnaround unlikely.
Trade Strategy: Buy Time For Playoff Health
- If acquiring Giannis, let him rest during the regular season and target playoff readiness in mid-March.
- Haize recommends trading for him only if a team can manage his workload and calf injury risk.