Giannis Antetokounmpo opts out of international play for Greece this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo will not participate in any international games with Greece this summer, as confirmed on August 11. This decision comes after a season in which he battled injuries, and with the Miami Heat looking to maximize his health ahead of the upcoming NBA season. FIBA World Cup qualifier games are set to begin later this month, but Greece will be without the two-time MVP. The Heat's priority is keeping Antetokounmpo fit for his first season in Miami, highlighting the significance of the next NBA campaign for the player.
- •Giannis will not compete internationally with Greece this summer.
- •The decision prioritizes his health following injury struggles last season.
- •The Heat recently acquired Antetokounmpo in a major trade.
- •FIBA World Cup qualifier games are set to resume later this month.
- •The full NBA schedule will be released on August 12.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo's international playing status revealed ahead of Greece's upcoming games
"The Heat might be showing caution here with Giannis.
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