The Bucks need Middleton back with the starters at some point if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs.

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly transitioning veteran forward Khris Middleton into a bench role moving forward. According to NBA insider Chris

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant change to their lineup, with Khris Middleton being removed from the starting five and moved to a bench role moving forward, per NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Khris Middleton was the large question mark here. He missed the Toronto game due to what insider Chris Haynes called "ankle tendinitis." Initially, that second word put fear into the hearts of Bucks fans because that meant it may linger and keep him out longer, but all signs point to him getting back on the court after missing just one game.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, according to Chris Haynes. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis, is still trying to work himself back from double ankle surgery in the offseason.

The Milwaukee Bucks have benched Khris Middleton as he recovers from offseason double ankle surgery. This move aims to manage his playing time effectively. Taurean Prince will replace him in the starting lineup.

Khris Middleton missed the game against Toronto as they continued to manage his workload as he continues his recovery from his bilateral ankle surgeries. This was a rest day as he

The Milwaukee Bucks are making changes to their starting lineup, as head coach Doc Rivers is moving Khris Middleton to the bench, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Rivers is trying to find continuity with the starting lineup,