NBA Rumors: Bucks’ Khris Middleton Not Free for 5-on-5 After Ankle Injury Recovery | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

Khris Middleton will need some extra time before he is cleared for full action.

NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that the Milwaukee Bucks forward has not yet been cleared for five-on-five play with training camp just a few days away.

Middelton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ankles in the offseason, with the injuries related to those he suffered during the 2023-2024 season.

Haynes reported that the Bucks expect him to participate in most training camp activities, although he is now likely heading into some sort of ramp-up period.

The Bucks will need Middleton to be healthy as soon as possible given how crucial he is to the team’s success.

The 33-year-old averaged 15.1 points, 5.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 55 games a year ago. While getting him to full strength is the best-case scenario, a slow start will put more pressure on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard as the team hopes to get off to a strong start.