Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Set for Heat Debut, Working Back From Knee Issue
newsroom · 2 h agoGiannis Antetokounmpo enters the 2026-27 season with the Miami Heat, wearing No. 7. The 31-year-old forward is dealing with a day-to-day left knee issue with an estimated return of October 1, 2026. Miami has not played a game yet this season, so the roster's season opener is still ahead.
A New Team for Giannis
Antetokounmpo begins the 2026-27 season on the Miami Heat roster, wearing No. 7 and listed at forward. He is 6-11, 243 pounds, and enters his 13th NBA season at age 31. He came up through Filathlitikos before his NBA career. Last season he played for Milwaukee, but the roster now has him with the Heat, and that is the team he will represent when the games start. Miami has not played yet in 2026-27, so there is no result to report on the court. For now, the story is a proven star joining a new roster and getting his body ready before the opener.
What He Did Last Season
Playing for Milwaukee last season, Antetokounmpo appeared in 36 games and averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks in 28.9 minutes a night. He shot 62.4 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three, and 65.0 percent from the foul line, with a true shooting mark of 65.8 percent. His usage rate sat at 35.8 percent, and his plus-minus was plus-2.7. He also averaged 3.2 turnovers a game. Those are last season's numbers with Milwaukee, not this season's production with Miami, since the Heat have not played a game yet.
Injury Report
Antetokounmpo is currently listed as day-to-day with a left knee and leg issue, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026. The injury report notes he did not participate in Greece's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window because he was focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season. As of September 6, 2026, that is the only injury entry on file for him. There is no word yet on whether the knee issue will affect his availability once the Heat's regular season begins, since no games have been played.
Season Not Yet Underway
Miami has not played a game in 2026-27, so there is no record, no recent-game log, and no in-season storyline to draw on yet. The picture right now is built entirely from last season's production in Milwaukee and the current injury note on his left knee. With an estimated return date of October 1, 2026, the question for Heat fans is whether Antetokounmpo will be ready in time for the opener. Until Miami tips off, his Heat debut remains the headline to watch, not a result to analyze.
What to Watch For
The biggest thing to track is the left knee: the estimated return date is October 1, 2026, and that will shape whether Antetokounmpo is available for Miami's season opener. Beyond health, the carryover storyline is whether his Milwaukee production — 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists a game last season on 65.8 percent true shooting — translates to a new roster. There are no rumors or recent-game data on file yet, so all of that will have to play out once the season actually starts.
Questions fans ask
What team does Giannis Antetokounmpo play for now?
He is on the Miami Heat roster for the 2026-27 season, wearing No. 7. Last season he played for Milwaukee.
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo injured?
Yes, he is listed as day-to-day with a left knee and leg issue, with an estimated return date of October 1, 2026.
What were Giannis's stats last season?
With Milwaukee last season, he averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks over 36 games, shooting 62.4 percent from the field.
Has Antetokounmpo played a game for the Heat yet?
No, Miami has not played a game in 2026-27 yet, so there is no in-season record for him with the team.
Why did Antetokounmpo skip FIBA World Cup qualifying with Greece?
He did not participate in Greece's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window because he was focused on preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season and managing his left knee.
How old is Giannis Antetokounmpo and how many seasons has he played?
He is 31 years old and enters his 13th NBA season in 2026-27.
Game log
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