Doc Rivers defends Bucks’ handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury

A day after the National Basketball Players Association criticized the Milwaukee Bucks for their handling of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his injury status, coach Doc Rivers on Wednesday defended his organization and the decision to not play his star.

"He's progressing," Rivers told reporters Wednesday. "He's just not healthy."

Reports surfaced last week that Antetokounmpo, a 10-time All-Star and two-time league MVP, requested to play but the club refused. On Tuesday, the NBPA...