Middleton (Achilles) will play Tuesday against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play Tuesday after missing the previous contest due to left Achilles tightness. The former All-Star has been limited to start the season to manage knee pain, averaging 11.6 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game over 13 appearances.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Listed as questionable
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Middleton (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Heat.
Middleton left Friday's win over Washington early due to left Achilles tightness and was ruled out for Sunday's game, though coach Adrian Griffin said before the contest that the former All-Star is considered day-to-day. If Middleton misses a second straight game, Andre Jackson would presumably draw another start, while Pat Connaughton and MarJon Beauchamp may see additional bench minutes.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Considered day-to-day
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Coach Adrian Griffin said Middleton, who's been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Portland due to left Achilles tendinitis, is considered day-to-day, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Achilles injuries are certainly concerning, especially for a player who's battled knee injuries over the past two seasons. However, Griffin said "things are promising" when asked about Middleton's availability moving forward, though the coach refrained from providing a specific timeline.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Won't face Portland
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Middleton (Achilles) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
The Bucks are being extremely cautious with Middleton's latest injury, and they are going to give him some extra days to rest in order to avoid a more serious problem. Middleton's next chance to play will come against the Heat on Tuesday.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will not return
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Middleton will not return to Friday's game against the Wizards due to left Achilles tightness, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The Bucks are going to err on the side of caution with Middleton in order to avoid a more serious issue. He has been playing limited minutes this season as the team managed a knee injury, so this appears to be a new issue. It remains to be seen what his status will be for Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Plays season-high 29 minutes
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Middleton supplied 12 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 loss to the Celtics.
Middleton has been limited to start the season, appearing in 11 of the team's first 14 games while averaging just 19.6 minutes during that stretch. However, his restrictions appear to be loosening, as the veteran forward has played 23 and 29 minutes, respectively, over Milwaukee's last two matchups. Middleton struggled with his shot in his first extended action of the season, and he may still be relegated to periodic rest days, but his increased playing time in recent games is a great sign for his future fantasy value.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Scores 18 in return
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Middleton chipped in 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists and six rebounds across 23 minutes during Monday's 142-129 victory over Washington.
Middleton missed Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right knee injury management, which was expected while the Bucks played the second leg of a back-to-back set. He'll likely continue to sit one game of back-to-back sets for the foreseeable future, and Middleton is expected to see his playing time increase only incrementally over his future appearances. The 23 minutes he received Monday actually marked a season-high total for Middleton, but on a positive note, he's been productive from a fantasy perspective even in spite of the limitations. Middleton is averaging 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 three-pointers and 0.7 steals in 19.7 minutes per game over his 11 appearances to date, production that could scale up nicely once he eventually settles into a consistent 30-plus-minute role.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Not listed on injury report
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Middleton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's matchup against the Wizards.
Middleton sat out the second half of Milwaukee's back-to-back set Saturday to manage his knee injury, but he'll return to action Monday. The veteran forward hasn't played more than 22 minutes in a game this season for maintenance purposes, but he has scored at least 10 points in eight straight appearances, averaging 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists during that stretch.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Sitting out Saturday
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Middleton won't play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right knee injury management.
Middleton hasn't suffered an injury, but the veteran forward will continue to sit out one leg of Milwaukee's back-to-backs to preserve his knee. Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson are candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Middleton should be good to go for Monday's matchup with Washington.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Struggling to find role
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Middleton contributed 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 130-99 win over Charlotte.
While all five Bucks starters scored in double digits in the rout, the 32-year-old forward's 12 points was the lowest output of the group. The addition of Damian Lillard to the lineup has had the biggest negative impact on Middleton, and he simply isn't seeing the shot volume that he'd become used to -- after averaging about 15 attempts from the floor during his prime years, his 9.0 field-goal attempts and 11.4 points per game are his lowest numbers since he arrived in Milwaukee in 2013-14. As long as both Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain healthy, those looks don't seem likely to return.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Nears 20 points in return
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Middleton finished with 19 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 20 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Pacers.
Middleton returned to the lineup after missing the previous contest due to rest, finishing second among Bucks players in scoring while ending one point shy of the 20-point mark. Middleton tallied his highest point total of the season and has now posted at least 12 points and four assists in three straight contests.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Set to play Thursday
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Middleton (rest) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Pacers.
Middleton sat out the first leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back for right knee injury management but is set to play Thursday. The veteran forward will likely replace Jae Crowder in the starting five against Indiana. Middleton is off to a slow start this season, averaging 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 18.6 minutes across his first five appearances.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will sit Wednesday
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Middleton (knee) will be inactive due to injury maintenance Wednesday against Detroit.
Middleton will sit the front half of Milwaukee's back-to-back, with his next opportunity to take the court being Thursday against Indiana. Middleton likely will receive periodic days of rest throughout the season to keep his knees fresh.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Nears double-double in win
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Middleton ended Friday's 110-105 win over the Knicks with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes.
Middleton has had his playing time monitored early this year after undergoing offseason knee surgery, but he topped 20 minutes for the first time during Friday's victory. He scored in double figures for a second consecutive game and came within one rebound of his first double-double of the season. The 32-year-old has averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.8 minutes per game to begin the season and appears to be trending in the right direction.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Not listed on injury report
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Middleton (rest/knee) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Heat.
Middleton was sidelined for the first half of Milwaukee's back-to-back set Sunday versus Atlanta due to right knee injury management, but as expected, he'll return to action Monday. While Middleton will be available, it's safe to assume he'll have some limitations. He played just 16 minutes during Milwaukee's regular-season opener and posted six points (2-5 FG), four assists, three rebounds and two steals.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Out Sunday, expected back Monday
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Middleton will not play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks due to right knee injury management, but he is expected back for Monday's matchup with the Heat, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Middleton has been hampered by knee issues over the last two seasons, so it is not surprising the Bucks will manage him carefully on back-to-back sets. The veteran wing recorded six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 16 minutes in the 118-117 season-opening victory over the 76ers. Expect Milwaukee to continue exercising caution with his workload in the immediate future in order to ensure long-term health.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Struggles in season debut
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Middleton closed Thursday's 118-117 victory over the 76ers with six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 16 minutes.
Middleton will be relegated to being the third option on offense behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Still, he may struggle to make an impact if he plays only 16 minutes or if he's not entirely healthy, which might be the case here. This wasn't the start he would've wanted to his season, but he'll have an opportunity to deliver better numbers when the Bucks take on the Hawks on Sunday.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to be available Thursday
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Coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday that he expects Middleton to be available for Thursday's regular-season opener against the 76ers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton spent most of the preseason recovering from offseason knee surgery but was available for the Bucks' final exhibition game. He was limited to just 12 minutes of playing time during Friday's preseason win over the Grizzlies, so it's unclear whether he'll face any limitations Thursday. However, Middleton participated in practice Wednesday and should at least be available for the first game of the regular season.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Struggles in limited minutes
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Middleton finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), a rebound and five assists across 12 minutes in Friday's 124-116 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Middleton didn't have his best outing and struggled from the field, but he played only 12 minutes, and the main thing is that he's healthy for the start of the regular season next week. Middleton had an injury-plagued campaign in 2022-23, and he will look to remain on the court on a more consistent basis in 2023-24, as his presence in the starting unit will undoubtedly boost the Bucks' title chances.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Set to make preseason debut
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Middleton (knee) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will make his preseason debut Friday after sitting out the previous contests while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery. This is a great sign for the Bucks ahead of the regular season, but it's still likely the All-Star forward will be a bit limited as he gets back to game strength.
