Khris Middleton's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) won't play in Thursday's contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Middleton sprained his left ankle after landing on Kevin Durant's foot on a three-point attempt early in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns, limiting him to eight minutes of play, and The Athletic's Eric Nehm reported that Middleton left the arena in a walking boot and crutches. The Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday for the second outing of a four-game homestand, so the 32-year-old three-time All-Star is facing a short turnaround if he wants to suit up by then. Three-and-D wing Jae Crowder (ankle) is expected to play and is a likely candidate to fill Middleton's role in Milwaukee's starting five, putting him in play in DFS, but the matchup against a Minnesota squad allowing the fewest points per game (107.1) couldn't be any worse.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Middleton rested on the second end of a back-to-back during Sunday's loss to the Utah Jazz, but he'll return for the final outing of Milwaukee's five-game West Coast swing in a 2021 NBA Finals rematch on Tuesday. The 32-year-old former All-Star's minutes have stabilized after facing early-season restrictions, averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 threes, and 1.4 steals in 33.5 minutes over his past seven games. It's a tough matchup on paper against a Suns team defending opposing swingmen well this year, but a 243.5-point implied total is the second highest on Monday's seven-game slate.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. No surprise here, as the veteran has routinely sat out one game of back-to-back contests for most of the year. With Brook Lopez (personal) still out and Damian Lillard (ankle) questionable, Giannis Antetokounmpo may do most of the heavy lifting versus the Jazz. At the same time, Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, and Bobby Portis could be worthwhile DFS value options.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (knee) didn't suit up for their game on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans since he's still not playing both games of a back-to-back right now. The team is still trying to load manage his knee to make sure he's healthy come playoff time. He has since been removed from the injury report and will take the floor against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The 32-year-old may not be enjoying the same level of a season that he's used to, but over the last four games, he's averaged 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.3 turnovers, and 2.0 made threes per game. He's still a playable player in all fantasy leagues and formats whenever he's healthy.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report leading into Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks held Middleton out of Sunday's overtime win over the Sacramento Kings to manage his injured left knee that he underwent surgery on this past offseason, but he'll be back in the mix for the start of Milwaukee's three-game road trip on Wednesday. Andre Jackson Jr. nearly fouled out in 10 minutes of action in Sunday's scoreless spot start, with Pat Connaughton helping fill Middleton's void for 33 minutes and Bobby Portis posting the second double-double in his last three matchups. Middleton is getting his legs back with averages of 17.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.1 threes in 29.9 minutes over his latest 17 outings, but Cleveland is allowing the third-fewest points per game (110.7) this year.