Middleton (illness) won't play in Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Despite being deemed probable to play earlier in the day Tuesday, Middleton has now been ruled out due to an illness. The 33-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Now unlikely to play Tuesday
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Middleton (illness) is deemed doubtful for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Middleton was initially deemed probable but has been downgraded to doubtful Tuesday due to an illness. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Gary Trent and AJ Green are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to play Tuesday
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Middleton (illness) is probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup Championship game against the Thunder.
Middleton missed Monday's practice due to the illness but is not expected to miss any game action. Over four appearances this season, Middleton has averaged 7.0 points, 5.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 21.3 minutes per game off the bench. The Bucks are 3-1 during that stretch, with their only loss coming against the Celtics.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Dealing with illness
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Middleton (illness) did not practice Monday, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Coach Doc Rivers did not comment on Middleton's status for Tuesday's NBA Cup Final against the Thunder, so we'll have to wait for the official injury report. Damian Lillard (undisclosed) also missed practice, but Rivers called it a precautionary absence.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Quiet in win Saturday
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Middleton closed with six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 win over the Hawks.
Middleton struggled again Saturday, continuing what has been an underwhelming return to competition. He has now played four games since returning from a lengthy injury absence, averaging 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 21.3 minutes per game. While he will likely be better than this moving forward, it is clear the medical staff is going to exercise caution given his lengthy injury history.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Suiting up against Atlanta
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Saturday's NBA Cup Semifinals game versus the Hawks.
Middleton will make his fourth straight appearance after being upgraded from probable to available. The veteran forward will likely continue to come off the bench and play between 20 and 25 minutes while he works his way back toward a full workload.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Saturday
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Middleton is probable for Saturday's game against the Hawks in the NBA Cup semifinals due to ankle injury management, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has made just three appearances off the bench this season and hasn't played more than 23 minutes in any of those contests, meaning the Bucks are being very cautious with the veteran forward after he underwent bilateral ankle surgery in the offseason. The probable tag suggests he should handle the same workload he's had in recent games, though, so a scenario in which he'll come off the bench while playing around 20 to 25 minutes is a realistic projection for the 33-year-old.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Officially good to go
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Magic, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has been upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday's contest despite continuing to deal with ankle issues. The veteran forward will likely continue to play between 20 and 25 minutes while he works his way back to a full workload.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to play Tuesday
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Middleton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinals matchup against the Magic.
Middleton will likely appear in a third straight game after making his season debut against Boston last Friday. The veteran totaled 22 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block in 43 minutes over his first two appearances of the season.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will play Sunday
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
As expected, Middleton has been upgraded from probable to available and will make his second appearance of the campaign. On Friday, Middleton posted 11 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block in 23 minutes during a loss to the Celtics.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Sunday
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Middleton (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Middleton made his 2024-25 season debut Friday night against the Celtics, so his appearance on the injury report appears to be more of a formality. He logged 23 minutes Friday and could shoulder a similar workload Sunday.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Scores 11 points in return
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Middleton (ankles) tallied 11 points (2-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block over 23 minutes off the bench in Friday's 111-105 loss to the Celtics.
After missing the first 21 games of the season while recovering from bilateral ankle surgery, Middleton made his 2024-25 debut Friday. He got off on the right foot with a four-point play midway through the first quarter and connected on a 15-foot jumper a couple of minutes later, but those were the only two shots from the field he would make for the entirety of the game. While Middleton should eventually work his way back into the starting five, he'll likely come off the bench for at least a few more games while he operates on a minutes restriction.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ready to make debut Friday
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Coach Doc Rivers said that Middleton (ankles) will play in Friday's matchup against Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will suit up for the first time during the 2024-25 campaign following a lengthy recovery process from bilateral ankle surgeries. The veteran forward should provide a much-needed spark to the rotation, though he'll likely start his return operating under a minutes restriction as the club works him back to playing form. Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 5.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds across 27.0 minutes per game in 55 regular-season appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Set to make season debut Friday
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Middleton (ankle) is probable for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports.
Middleton is expected to make his season debut Friday after missing the first 21 games of the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from bilateral ankle surgeries. Although the 33-year-old forward will be a welcome return to Milwaukee's rotation, he will likely operate on a minutes restriction as he works his way back into game shape. Last season, Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 5.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 27.0 minutes across 55 appearances.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Middleton (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Hawks.
Middleton's season debut continues to be delayed. He was recently cleared for 5-on-5 scrimmaging, but the Bucks haven't confirmed a target date for his return yet. His next chance to play will be Friday against Boston.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Won't play Tuesday
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
As expected, Middleton will remain sidelined Tuesday despite participating in 5-on-5 scrimmages during Monday's practice. Tuesday is the first half of a back-to-back set, so it's possible Middleton could suit up Wednesday versus Atlanta. However, even when the veteran is cleared to play, he'll likely face heavy restrictions.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Middleton (ankles) is unlikely to play in Tuesday's game versus Detroit, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers did say that Middleton participated in some 5-on-5 scrimmaging at Monday's practice, but it sounds like the team is content with ramping up the veteran slowly. The Bucks do play again Wednesday at home versus Atlanta, but it remains to be seen what the franchise has planned for the sharpshooter.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Out for Saturday
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Coach Doc Rivers said Friday that Middleton (ankles) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has yet to make his season debut while he recovers from bilateral ankle surgeries. However, the veteran forward is seemingly nearing a return to game action as he participates in 5-on-5 work, and he hopes to make his debut within the next week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Middleton's next chance to feature will come Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Nearing return to game action
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Middleton (ankle) is targeting a return to game action sometime after Thanksgiving Day, Shams Charania reported Tuesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" program.
For the first time in his long recovery process from bilateral ankle surgeries, Middleton took part in full 5-on-5 scrimmage work during Monday's practice. Charania relays that Middleton has been medically cleared to play, but the veteran wing is now working on his conditioning and will remain out for a few more games before making his 2024-25 debut. Middleton appeared in 55 games for the Bucks last season and averaged 15.1 points, 5.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 27.0 minutes per game. The 33-year-old will likely be subject to a minutes restriction once he's officially cleared to play and could see his playing time ramp up slowly.
