It’s been another difficult season so far for Khris Middleton.
The three-time All-Star began the season on a minutes restriction while recovering from offseason knee surgery. He appeared in 43 of a possible 51 games through early February, but then suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly a month.
Middleton is Milwaukee’s third-leading scorer on the season with 14.8 points per game, his lowest output since 2016-17. He averages 26.3 minutes per game, the third-lowest number of his career.
As our own Steph Noh recently wrote, the Bucks need Middleton to get back to his old self to win it all this season.
How much longer will the Bucks be without Middleton? Here’s the latest on his ankle injury.
What is Khris Middleton’s injury?
Middleton is recovering from a sprained left ankle.
Middleton suffered the injury in Milwaukee’s loss to Phoenix on February 6. With 6:08 left in the first quarter, Middleton landed on Kevin Durant’s foot, causing him to sprain his ankle. He left the game and did not return.
Here is a video of Middleton’s injury:
Middleton left the arena wearing walking boots and crutches. according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
How long will Khris Middleton be out?
Middleton is expected to return against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, March 17. according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
He has been sidelined with an ankle injury since February 6, but will rejoin the lineup for the 2021 NBA Finals rematch.
Khris Middleton spoke to reporters after the Bucks’ practice today and confirmed that the plan is for him to play tomorrow against the Suns.
“I hope nothing happens, knock on wood. But I hope to play tomorrow.” -Middleton
—Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) March 16, 2024
On March 4, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. he told nehm that Middleton has not suffered any setbacks in his recovery and is close to returning.
“Do we expect it on this trip? We’re hopeful, but again, if it’s not 100 percent for us, we’re just not willing to push it right now.” rivers said. “There is no need to do so”.
Middleton missed the Bucks’ recent four-game road trip in which they finished 1-3. Sunday’s game against the Suns is the second of two home games before traveling to Boston.
Here is Milwaukee’s upcoming schedule:
| Date | Adversary | Time (ET) | television channel |
| March 17 | against suns | 13:00 | ABC |
| March 20 | in the celts | 7:30 pm | ESPN |
| March 21st | against networks | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 24th | against thunder | 7 p.m. | nba television |
| March 26 | against the lakers | 7:30 pm | TNT |
Khris Middleton Stats 2023-24
- 14.8 points per game
- 5.0 assists per game
- 4.3 rebounds per game
- 0.9 steals per game
- 0.3 blocks per game
- 2.1 turnovers per game
- 48.7 percent field goals
- 37.8 percent 3-point shooting
- 83.2 percent free throws