Overview

• Khris Middleton is expected to miss the Milwaukee Bucks' season opener as he continues to recover from surgeries on both ankles.
• Middleton has been limited to 3-on-3 scrimmages in practice and has not yet been cleared for full 5-on-5 participation.
• The injuries stem from a left ankle sprain in February and a right ankle injury during the playoffs, both requiring surgery.
• Middleton has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, appearing in only 88 regular-season games.
• Taurean Prince has been filling in for Middleton during the preseason games where the Bucks ended with a 1-3 record.