Bucks' Khris Middleton: All-around showing off bench
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Middleton amassed 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and eight assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 123-109 win over the 76ers.
Middleton did a little bit of everything off the bench for Milwaukee in Sunday's contest, leading all Bucks in assists while pacing the second unit in scoring in a well-rounded showcase. Middleton matched a season high in assists, a mark he has dished out on two other occurrences this season. Middleton has now tallied at least 10 points, five boards and five dimes in five outings.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Good to go Sunday
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Middleton (ankles) will play Sunday against the 76ers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton carrying probable tags is nothing new as the veteran continues to manage soreness in both ankles. He's expected to continue coming off the bench for the foreseeable future.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Nabs another probable tag
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Middleton (ankles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the 76ers.
Middleton will receive a probable tag for the third straight contest as he continues to work fully back from offseason surgery on both ankles. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he will likely come off the bench yet again.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Available Friday
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Middleton (ankles) has been cleared to play Friday against the Raptors.
Since making his season debut on Dec. 6, Middleton has been able to stay relatively healthy, missing only two games for the Bucks recently. The veteran's status for Friday's game was up in the air, but he's been cleared to face the Raptors. In his previous appearance, the 33-year-old finished with 14 points, two rebounds, six assists and two steals in a well-rounded performance off the bench against the Magic.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Friday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Probable tags have become the norm for Middleton as he manages soreness in both ankles. The veteran forward averages 10.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.7 three-pointers in six January outings.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Available against Orlando
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Considering Middleton was listed as probable for Wednesday, it's not a shock to see him be available for the Bucks. The veteran forward shouldn't face any limitations against Orlando. Middleton has averaged 13.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 25.3 minutes over his last eight appearances.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Wednesday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Orlando.
After resting Tuesday against the Kings for the first leg of this back-to-back set, Middleton is expected to be back in the rotation Wednesday. The forward is coming off a solid showing versus the Knicks on Sunday with 16 points, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Not playing Tuesday vs. Kings
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Middleton (ankles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento.
Middleton will be sidelined for Tuesday's contest due to bilateral ankle injury management, and his next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Magic. He has come off the bench in the Bucks' last three games, and over that span he has averaged 11.7 points on 53.8 percent shooting, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 23.0 minutes per contest. Gary Trent (hip), AJ Green and Delon Wright are in line to see more minutes off the bench due to Middleton's absence.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Leads bench in loss
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Middleton accumulated 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 140-106 loss to New York.
Middleton led the Bucks' bench in scoring in an extremely efficient outing, albeit in a losing effort. The veteran swingman also racked up a team-high mark in steals, though he has only recorded three games with multiple steals through 15 regular-season appearances. In three outings since shifting back to the bench in favor of Taurean Prince, Middleton has averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will play Sunday vs. Knicks
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Middleton (ankles) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will suit up Sunday as the club continues to manage his bilateral ankle injuries. The veteran forward has come off the bench for Taurean Prince in the Bucks' last two outings after getting the day off during last Monday's win over Toronto. In that two-game span off the bench, Middleton has amassed 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and a steal across 44 total minutes.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Likely to suit up Sunday
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Middleton (ankles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
Middleton's injury designation is likely just a precaution as he continues to manage his bilateral ankle injuries. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he could make his third straight appearance coming off the bench.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will play against Magic
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Middleton (ankles) has been cleared to play Friday against the Magic, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers let it be known that Middleton was cleared to play against Orlando along with fellow stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, as well as Ryan Rollins. The 33-year-old is coming off a rough performance against the Spurs on Wednesday, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and three assists.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Likely to play Friday
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Middleton (ankles) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Middleton is expected to make his second straight appearance Friday despite continuing to deal with bilateral ankle issues. If the veteran forward is upgraded to available, he could come off the bench yet again.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Likely to come off bench in return
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Middleton (ankles), who had been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs has been cleared to play and is expected to come off the bench, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
After starting in seven consecutive games, Middleton sat out Monday's 128-104 win over the Raptors due to bilateral ankle injury management. Though he'll be back in action Wednesday, the Bucks are shuffling their lineups and are planning to move Taurean Prince to the top unit in an effort to find continuity in the starting group while managing the workload of Middleton. Through his first 12 appearances this season, Middleton has averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 three-pointers in 23.8 minutes per contest. His bench role may make it difficult for Middleton to eclipse 30 minutes on a regular basis, though he could take on more usage as the Bucks' sixth man.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to suit up for Wednesday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Middleton got the day off during Monday's win over the Raptors, though he is expected to return to game action against San Antonio. The Bucks continue to manage the veteran swingman's playing time after he underwent bilateral ankle surgeries during the offseason, and over his last five outings (all starts), Middleton has averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Won't play Monday
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Middleton (ankles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Toronto.
Despite initially having been deemed probable for the contest, Middleton will get the night off after appearing in the Bucks' last 12 outings. With the veteran forward sidelined, Taurean Prince and AJ Green are candidates for increased roles.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Downgraded to doubtful
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Middleton (ankles) has been downgraded to doubtful for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Middleton was initially considered probable, but it appears as though the Bucks will give him the night off after 12 consecutive appearances. With Middleton likely to be sidelined, Gary Trent, Taurean Prince and AJ Green could be more involved for the Bucks.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to play Monday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Middleton continues to be listed as probable but has appeared in 12 consecutive contests, including seven straight starts. After scoring in double figures in seven straight games, Middleton dropped a dud against Portland on Saturday, finishing with two points (1-5 FG), seven rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during a 105-102 loss.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Good to go Saturday
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Middleton (ankles) is good to go for Saturday's game against Portland, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton was previously carrying a probable tag which has become the norm. He'll be playing in his 12th consecutive game Saturday night. Over his last seven appearances (all starts), the veteran guard has averaged 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 26.0 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Expected to play Saturday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton has played 11 consecutive games after missing the start of the season due to bilateral ankle surgery, and he's expected to play Saturday as the Bucks continue to monitor his workload. The veteran forward has been efficient lately, averaging 17.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.3 threes in 25.0 minutes while shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc over his last seven games.
