After missing the entire preseason rehabbing from two ankle surgeries in the offseason, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton will probably sit for the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN (boy is that weird to type):
Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton is expected to miss Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Middleton is out to start the NBA season as he rehabs from offseason ankle surgeries. Bucks are cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return. pic.twitter.com/s5l9BU9pj5
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
According to Shams, the Bucks are being cautious as they slowly work Middleton back into playing this season.