After finishing the season with ankle discomfort and playing with obvious physical problems, Khris Middleton underwent surgery in July to arrive better prepared for the 24-25 season. But although in principle this operation was not going to prevent him from reaching the beginning of the course, things are starting to look more complicated for the forward.

And as reported by journalist Chris Haynes, the Bucks player is not yet ready to play five-on-five, information that has awakened some old fears in Milwaukee. His state of health was already a question mark during the 22-23 season and during many sections of the 23-24 season, so, even if there is still almost a month left until the start of the regular league, it is worth wondering in what state he will be. that moment.

All in all, it seems that this simply responds to the fact that the franchise is not wanting to risk the slightest with Khris. Last year he had a minutes restriction that made him not be very important at the beginning of the year, but little by little he gained shape and arrived in excellent shape for the playoffs, in which, in the absence of Giannis and with Lillard also missing several games, he led the team with several memorable performances. And taking into account that Milwaukee’s goal is to fight for a new ring, it makes sense that the plan includes a calmer start to the season and a great moment of form at the end.

Middleton finished the season 23-24 averaging 15.1 points and 5.3 assists, but those numbers grew to 24.7 points in the postseason, the best mark of his career. If this repeats itself this year with Giannis and Lillard by his side, the Bucks will have a lot to say.

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