Bucks star on track to return from ankle injury

Bucks ahead Khris Middleton practiced with the staff on Saturday and, barring a setback, is on observe to make his return from a left ankle sprain on Sunday vs. the Suns, tweets Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

“Hopefully, nothing occurs, knock on wooden,” Middleton informed reporters on Saturday. “However I anticipate to be enjoying tomorrow.”

After being restricted to 33 video games in 2022-23 resulting from wrist, knee, and ankle points, Middleton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his proper knee final June and was dealt with rigorously to open the season, enjoying on a minutes restriction and getting the occasional time off.

The left ankle sprain is the newest ailment to influence Middleton, who has been sidelined since Feb. 6 because of the damage. In complete, he has appeared in 43 video games (all begins) this season, averaging 14.8 factors, 5.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per night time, with a capturing line of .487/.378/.832.

If Middleton is ready to get totally wholesome and recapture the shape that made him a three-time All-Star in 2019, 2020, and 2022, it might be a significant boon for a Bucks staff with championship aspirations. For now, Milwaukee could be completely satisfied to see him again on the court docket with no points.