Giannis has sprained ligament in right wrist

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a sprained ligament in his right wrist and will undergo treatment with the expectation that he will return to the lineup once the pain subsides, ESPN reported on Monday night.

Antetokounmpo was examined in New York a day after playing just 20 seconds and scoring two points in his team’s 184-175 victory over Team LeBron in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night in Salt Lake City.

The two-time league MVP suffered the injury Thursday against the Bulls after attempting a block.

Antetokounmpo, 28, is averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 boards and 5.4 assists this season.

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