Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has yet to suit up this season and remains without a return timetable, but the Bucks continue to treat the 33-year-old as day-to-day. In Middleton's extended absence, Taurean Prince should continue to start at small forward.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Out once again Saturday
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Middleton has yet to debut in the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from surgeries on both ankles during the offseason. The Bucks continue to treat the 33-year-old as day-to-day, though there is no set timetable for his return. Middleton's next chance to play will come Monday in a rematch with Cleveland.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Remains out
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton hasn't been cleared for 5-on-5 work and remains without a return timetable, but the Bucks continue to treat him as day-to-day. Taurean Prince continues to start at small forward in Middleton's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Cleveland.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Out again Monday
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Middleton (ankle) will not play Monday against Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
No surprise here, as Middleton has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 with contact. It remains to be seen if he'll miss his fifth straight game Thursday against Memphis.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Out again for Sunday
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Middleton (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Middleton has yet to play this season and is set to miss a third consecutive contest while rehabbing from undergoing ankle surgery in the summer. There's no clear timetable for Middleton's return, and he's widely expected to also be out for the second half of this back-to-back set against the Celtics on Monday.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Remains out Friday
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Middleton (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Middleton dealt with ankle problems throughout the preseason after undergoing surgery in the summer, and the veteran forward is not ready to suit up yet. The Bucks won't rush him, as they want him to be healthy for good once he returns to the lineup. Middleton's next chance to play will come against the Nets on Sunday.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Middleton (ankle) will not play in Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton was unable to go through a 5-on-5 scrimmage at the end of Tuesday's practice, a necessary hurdle to clear before he can get the green light for game action. However, Middleton will travel with the Bucks to Philadelphia, and coach Doc Rivers said the veteran is considered day-to-day. In Middleton's absence, it's likely Taurean Prince steps into a larger role for the Bucks.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Middleton (ankle) is not expected to play in Wednesday's season opener versus the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Though Middleton didn't make a single preseason appearance after undergoing surgeries on both of his ankles over the summer, he had expressed optimism that he would be ready to go for the season opener. However, the Bucks look set to err on the side of caution for at least one game, and considering he hasn't been cleared for 5-on-5 scrimmaging with contact, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed additional contests. In Middleton's expected absence Wednesday, Taurean Prince is a candidate to fill in with the starters.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Iffy for Opening Night
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Coach Doc Rivers said Middleton (ankle) just did skill development at Saturday's practice and would likely need to go through 5-on-5 work to be cleared for Milwaukee's regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton continues to work his way back from injuries in both ankles and was forced to miss the entire preseason. While there is optimism that the 33-year-old forward will be good to go for Opening Night, he will likely have to go through a full practice first.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Thursday
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Middleton (ankle) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton didn't practice Wednesday and continues to rehab from injuries to both ankles. It was previously reported that Middleton was hoping to appear in at least one preseason game, so this certainly throws some more doubt on his availability for Opening Night against the 76ers on Oct. 23.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Optimistic for Opening Night
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Coach Doc Rivers said Saturday that expects Middleton (ankle) to play in Milwaukee's regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Oct. 23, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has yet to suit up this preseason and is not expected to play in Monday's preseason contest against Chicago. However, the team is optimistic that Middleton will be able to play in at least one preseason outing before the regular season rolls around.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Ruled out vs. Lakers
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Middleton (ankle) won't play against the Lakers on Thursday, Jackson Gross of SB Nation reports.
Middleton is believed to be progressing, but there's no guarantee he will play during the preseason. The team has been optimistic about Middleton's status, but it remains to be seen if he'll be cleared for game action before the regular-season opener against the 76ers on Oct. 23.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Won't play Sunday
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Middleton (ankle) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will be sidelined as he continues to nurse ankle injuries. Middleton has been trending in the right direction but has not returned to practice in full, so it's unlikely he suits up in the near future.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Trending in right direction
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Middleton (ankles) participated in everything except live scrimmages at practice Wednesday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Per coach Doc Rivers, Middleton even snuck into a few scrimmage sequences despite not being cleared to do so, potentially alluding to the 33-year-old craving some live action and feeling physically sharp. Coach Rivers added that Middleton participated in "probably 60 percent of the practice, maybe more," so his outlook for the remainder of training camp is very positive.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Limited to start training camp
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Middleton (ankle) will be limited once training camp starts on Oct. 1, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Middleton underwent procedures on both ankles during the offseason but hasn't been cleared for five-on-five action yet, meaning the team will take a cautious approach to his recovery process. With training camp commencing Oct. 1, the Bucks want to do everything possible to ensure Middleton will be available for the start of the regular season in late October. Middleton was limited to 55 regular-season games in 2023-24 and produced averages of 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers per contest.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Undergoes surgery on both ankles
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Middleton underwent an arthroscopic clean-up procedure on each ankle during the offseason, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Middleton had left ankle surgery shortly after Milwaukee's playoff exit, then had his right ankle operated on in mid-June. The surgeries were deemed a success and were necessary to help Middleton get rid of his lingering soreness in both. The good news for the Bucks is that Middleton is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. During the 2023-24 regular season, Middleton was limited to 55 games and produced averages of 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Held in check in Game 6 defeat
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Middleton recorded 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes in Thursday's 120-98 loss to Indiana in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Middleton led Milwaukee seemingly on a nightly basis over the course of the first-round series against Indiana, but he was held in check in the series-ending contest Thursday while failing to record 15 points for the only time in the series. Middleton, who dealt with some foul trouble that seemed to impact his performance and aggressiveness in the first half, put together a strong opening-round series, scoring 20 or more points in four of the six contests.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Considered probable
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Middleton (ankle) is probable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers.
Middleton sprained his right ankle in Game 2 but continues to play through the pain and will likely do so again Thursday. Over the last three matchups, Middleton has carried the Bucks, averaging 32.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 40.3 minutes per game. With Damian Lillard (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) both doubtful, Middleton should be in store for a hefty workload during Game 6.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Good to go Tuesday
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
Middleton has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite a right ankle sprain. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) out, Middleton will likely continue to be the focal point of Milwaukee's offense.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Game 5
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Middleton is probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers due to a right ankle sprain.
Middleton sprained his right ankle in Game 2 but will likely continue to play through the pain. He totaled 67 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists over the last two matchups -- both losses -- and should continue to lead the Bucks' offense in Game 5, as Damian Lillard (Achilles) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) are listed as doubtful for Tuesday.
