Is Khris Middleton playing tonight against the Brooklyn Nets? Latest on Bucks star's status (Dec. 24)
Khris Middleton will suit up when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Brooklyn Nets at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday. The forward was listed as probable as he continues to work himself back to complete shape as he recovers from his bilateral ankle surgery.
The veteran forward has been playing good minutes in their recent games and led the Bucks in their 112-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. He led with a game-high 21 points, along with five rebounds and as many assists to down the Bulls in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard's absence.
"Want to be out there as much as I can": Khris Middleton stresses the need to play as many games as possible after injury hiatus
Last week, Khris Middleton started for the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time since his injury return. The Bucks have often rested Middleton in back-to-back games to preserve him from injury again. Speaking on Saturday after the game, Middleton spoke of wanting to suit up for as many games as possible. Per The Athletic's Eric Nehm:
