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.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Scores 12 points Thursday
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Middleton amassed 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Nets.
Middleton didn't have his best performance Thursday, but he continues to find ways to remain relevant in fantasy. Even if he's relegated to the third option on offense for the Bucks behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, Middleton has been putting up solid numbers. Since returning to the starting five Dec. 21, Middleton is averaging 18.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Good to go Thursday
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Coach Doc Rivers said that Middleton (ankles) will play in Thursday's game against the Nets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton will play in his 11th consecutive outing, though the Bucks will likely continue to monitor his playing time after he missed the early part of the season following bilateral ankle surgeries in the offseason. The veteran wing has started in his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 19.2 points, 5.8 assists and 5.6 rebounds across 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Thursday
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Middleton (ankles) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
The Bucks continue to monitor Middleton after he underwent offseason surgery on both ankles, but the veteran forward is expected to be available Thursday. Over his last six games, Middleton has averaged 18.3 points, 5.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 25.1 minutes, and he played a season-high 31 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Pacers.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Available vs. Indiana
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Middleton (ankle) is available to play against the Pacers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Coach Rivers let it be known ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Pacers that Middleton will be available to play. The veteran sharpshooter has only played nine games thus far this season, with four of those as a starter, as the Bucks try to slowly get back to playing him substantial minutes. Middleton has been improving, scoring 21 points in three straight games with the bump in minutes.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Probable for Tuesday
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Middleton (ankles) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Probable tags are par for the course for Middleton. He practiced in full on Monday and fantasy managers can go ahead and pencil him into lineups.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Scores 21 points again
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Middleton totaled 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 116-111 loss to the Bulls.
Middleton has scored exactly 21 points in three straight games, and he finished Saturday's game as the Bucks' third-leading scorer behind Damian Lillard (29) and Brook Lopez (22). Middleton got off to a slow start in his first five games back from an ankle injury, but he has connected on at least three threes in each of his last four games. Over that span, Middleton has averaged 20.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists over 25.2 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Available vs. Chicago
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Middleton (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
As expected, Middleton will be available Saturday and should handle a prominent role on offense, particularly with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) sidelined. Middleton is averaging 20.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game across three starts this season.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Likely to play Saturday
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Middleton (ankle) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
Middleton is expected to make his ninth straight appearance Saturday despite continuing to deal with lingering issues from his bilateral ankle surgeries. In his most recent outing, Middleton logged 26 minutes, indicating he is nearing a return to a full workload.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Takeover not enough in loss
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Middleton finished Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Nets with 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Middleton did everything in his power to avoid the loss, but his fourth-quarter heroics weren't enough to salvage a win for a shorthanded Bucks team that was missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) and Damian Lillard (illness). One silver lining is that Middleton continues to perform and has suited up for eight games in a row, including three straight starts. He's averaging 20.0 points per game when deployed in the first unit.
