Khris Middleton was preserved by the Milwaukee Bucks throughout the preseason to continue the rehabilitation of both ankles. It wasn’t enough to get him back into top shape for the very start of the regular season. The winger will miss at least the first game against the Philadlephia Sixers.
After a successful Playoffs, Khris Middleton had surgery on both ankles this summer, reigniting debates around his physical health and his ability, or not, to return to the highest level. A question which will be one of the most important points of the Milwaukee Bucks season in their quest for a long run in the Playoffs.
But to get back to 100%, you still have to come back with caution. The Wisconsin Daims felt that their winger was not ready and decided to rest him for the first game of the regular season against the Philadelphia Sixers. Information given by Shams Charania, journalist for ESPN.
Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton is expected to miss Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Middleton is out to start the NBA season as he rehabs from offseason ankle surgeries. Bucks are cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return. pic.twitter.com/s5l9BU9pj5
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1848370005051613478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
There remain many questions surrounding the players present for this meeting. Joel Embiid did not play any preseason games and told anyone who would listen that he did not want to take any risks during this regular season while Paul George suffered a minor hyperextension during the preseason. season, but has not played again since.
There will still be, barring any unpleasant surprises, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey, Damian Lillard, Guerschon Yabusele and dozens of other reasons to watch the match!
Source text: Shams Charania
