Bucks Move Khris Middleton to Bench in Effort to Manage Health and Improve Lineup Continuity

The decision follows Middleton's recovery from double ankle surgery and ongoing minutes restrictions this season.

Khris Middleton, 33, will now come off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a plan to manage his minutes and health following offseason surgeries on both ankles.
Head coach Doc Rivers explained the move aims to provide continuity in the starting lineup while accommodating Middleton's limited playing time due to recurring ankle tendinitis.
Middleton has played 13 games this season, averaging 12.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in 23.8 minutes per game, his lowest averages since 2014.
Taurean Prince has been named as Middleton's replacement in the starting lineup, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and Andre Jackson Jr.
The Bucks, currently 19-16 and seeking consistency after a slow start to the season, are balancing Middleton's recovery with hopes of maintaining playoff contention.