Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard bring the star power that the NBA likes to showcase on its annual Christmas day schedule. But they won't be playing this Christmas. And Bucks players including Antetokounmpo are miffed that they weren't invited to league's annual holiday party.

While there was initial disappointment, it has turned into gratefulness over an unexpected chance to spend time with family on the holiday.

Over the past six campaigns, Milwaukee has been scheduled to play on December 25th, but this run finally came to an end this 2024.