Minus Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks face first challenge vs. Mavs

Milwaukee guard Ryan Rollins has called for the Bucks to adopt a "next-man-up mentality" as they prepare for an extended spell without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, starting with Sunday against the visiting Dallas Mavericks.

Antetokounmpo expects to miss four to six weeks after injuring his right calf in Milwaukee's 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

The long-term absence of Antetokounmpo -- the Bucks' nine-time All-Star, two-time NBA MVP and 2021 champion -- is a tough pill to swallow...