The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are locked in a bitter dispute that could end their relationship. The NBA is investigating claims the team is withholding the All-NBA superstar from playing while he insists he is healthy. Antetokounmpo missed 42 games this season due to a left knee injury, a career-high, after leaving a March 15 game.

The Bucks have ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Antetokounmpo, who has played his entire 13-year career with Milwaukee, becomes eligible for a four-year, $275 million contract extension in October. If he doesn't sign, he could become a free agent or the Bucks might trade him.

Trade talk is intensifying, with teammate Bobby Portis suggesting injuries could devalue him. Bucks coach Doc Rivers expressed frustration that the disagreement is public, wishing it had been handled privately. The Bucks have not provided direct public comments, and GM Jon Horst has been absent.

Antetokounmpo stated, 'I don't know where the relationship goes,' suggesting a potential divorce.