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.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Remains out
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Middleton continues to be limited in his rehab and doesn't have a return timetable. He can be considered doubtful for future contests, barring a return to full-contact drills. Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince (illness) have seen increased roles in Middleton's prolonged absence.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Another absence coming
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Middleton (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Despite being medically cleared to play, Middleton has yet to make his 2024-25 debut while recovering from surgery on both ankles. Fantasy managers can consider the veteran forward doubtful to play in Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Medically cleared, but not 100 percent
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Middleton (ankles) has been medically cleared for a "period of time" but isn't yet feeling physically ready to make his 2024-25 debut, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Middleton had offseason surgery on both of his ankles but hasn't progressed as well as initially expected. Head coach Doc Rivers said Oct. 12 that he expected the 33-year-old wing to be available for the Bucks' regular-season opener, but Middleton hasn't been labeled as anything other than out on the team's official injury reports over the past month. While the news that Middleton has received medical clearance is somewhat encouraging, it's unknown when he'll feel ready for game action, leaving fantasy managers who selected him in drafts in a bit of a bind. Expect Andre Jackson, AJ Green and Taurean Prince to continue to see expanded roles until Middleton is back.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Not playing Wednesday
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Middleton (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.
Middleton has yet to debut this season, and while the Bucks continue to assess him on a game-to-game basis, there's no clear timetable for his return. His next chance to play will come against the Pacers on Friday, and with Middleton out, players such as Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince should continue to handle increased roles in the rotation.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will remain out Monday
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton doesn't have a clear return timetable, and the Bucks continue to treat his status on a game-to-game basis. The veteran can be considered doubtful for future contests until further information is available. Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince continue to handle increased roles in Middleton's absence.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Still out Saturday
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Middleton (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will remain sidelined to begin the 2024-24 campaign while recovering from ankle surgery. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Houston.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Remains out
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Middleton has yet to play this season and doesn't have a return timetable. He can be considered doubtful for the second half of Milwaukee's back-to-back set against the Pistons on Wednesday. In Middleton's absence, Taurean Prince continues to start at small forward.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Another absence coming
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Middleton (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Middleton continues to miss time to start the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from ankle surgery. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Toronto.
