The Milwaukee Bucks could be parting with a longtime fan favorite to bring in a six-time All-Star. Khris Middleton has been linked in other trade proposals since moving to the bench, but the Bucks could look to cut ties for an upgrade.

In an ideal world, Middleton would have returned from the injury and ramped up to his spot in the starting lineup with no restrictions.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, coach Doc Rivers confirmed on Wednesday prior to the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis,