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When will Khris Middleton return from his injury? Here's what we know.

Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dribbles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dribbles during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Khris Middleton holds one of the keys to the Milwaukee Bucks' 2024-25 season, as he has since they won their last title.

But the star forward hasn't played more than 60 games since 2021-22, and now he's missed the entire preseason after he underwent arthroscopic surgeries on both of his ankles in July.

He's done a little scrimmaging but he's had limited practices. So when will he be back while missing the season opener?

Here's what Doc Rivers said via the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “No Khris today so probably no Khris (Wednesday). It's pretty 100%. Ninety-nine (percent). I would say this week it became more expected (that he wouldn't play). I thought before this week there was a pretty good chance he may make it. Because he's moving great. But we just haven't had enough live activity for him. There's no setbacks. I would say if this was a playoff game he'd probably be playing. Or close to it."

So maybe he's close?

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