We’ve said it before, and I’m going to say it again, but the Milwaukee Bucks’ off-season is likely going to be defined by how Khris Middleton’s contract scenario plays out.
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That’s not to say that if the Bucks decided to allow the 23-year-old to walk away that there wouldn’t be other talented free agents for them to chase, and possibly sign, but re-signing Middleton really does seem like top priority and there are likely a number of reasons behind that.
Firstly, Middleton’s progression is very much representative of that of the Bucks’ team as a whole, as is his identity as a player.