Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will remain sidelined against the Lakers on Friday. The 32-year-old hasn't been available for a month despite practicing with the team at a limited capacity. Jae Crowder has started in place of Middleton and started 16 games this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) is listed as probable for Friday's game. Should the superstar forward be unable to suit up, Crowder will be relied upon to step up.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is officially out on Monday against the Clippers. The 32-year-old is nearing a month on the shelf, although he has practiced in a limited capacity of late. However, with Middleton still out of the equation, Jae Crowder should continue to take his place in the lineup. Crowder has averaged only 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14 starts this season, making him an unattractive fantasy option under normal circumstances. Yet, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) in danger of missing Monday's game, Crowder could be much more aggressive on both sides of the floor.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unlikely to return for Monday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has practiced lately, albeit in a limited capacity. However, the veteran isn't ready, although there have been reports indicating things are moving in a positive direction. Middleton hasn't played in nearly a month, and it's unknown when he'll be back in the lineup. But until the 32-year-old returns, Jae Crowder, averaging 5.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14 starts this season, should continue to fill the void. With that in mind, Crowder isn't an appealing option in any format.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unlikely to suit up for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls, according to head coach Doc Rivers. Middleton will miss his eighth straight game on Thursday. The Bucks have been cautious with Middleton and they aren't going to rush him back to the court. Jae Crowder figures to remain in the starting five until Middleton is ready to play. Crowder gets more playing time now, but isn't worth streaming in most fantasy formats.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is officially listed as out for the Bucks' game on Thursday against the Hornets. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since February 6th due to his ankle injury, but signs indicate he is nearing a return. In Middleton's absence, Jae Crowder is expected to maintain his starting role, while Pat Connaughton is likely to see an increased role off the bench. Middleton, averaging 14.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 26.3 minutes per game this season, is a significant absence for the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out for Tuesday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Head coach Doc Rivers said before Sunday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers that Middleton is "getting closer", so while it's not a great sign that the former All-Star is ruled out so far in advance, he has a decent chance at returning in Thursday's rematch with Charlotte. Jae Crowder should continue to start in Tuesday's soft matchup against the Hornets.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out on Sunday versus Philadelphia. This will mark the veteran's seventh consecutive absence because of an ankle injury, which occurred before the All-Star break. While Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Damian Lillard should pick up the slack offensively, Bobby Portis, averaging 17.2 points and 7.1 boards without Middleton active this season, commands consideration for all fantasy lineups.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't play on Thursday versus Memphis. The oft-injured veteran remains out because of a sprained left knee, an ailment that will keep him out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive contest. That said, the All-Star break is around the corner, giving Middleton more time to work his way back. But even if he manages to return for the matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 23, fantasy managers should expect him to miss more games at some point heading into the postseason. Middleton is also averaging 11.6 points during the 2023-24 campaign, so he's nowhere near the player he once was. At any rate, until the 32-year-old is back in uniform, Jae Crowder could remain in the starting lineup, although he's not someone who can be counted on for fantasy production, at least not consistently.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out for Monday's game versus the Denver Nuggets. A sprained left ankle sustained early in last Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns will cost Middleton a third contest in a row, and head coach Doc Rivers didn't sound optimistic about the veteran forward's chances of returning before the All-Star break following Friday's blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. Middleton should be considered doubtful at best when the Bucks host the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Jae Crowder has directly benefitted fantasy-wise from Middleton's absence, averaging 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers in 35.6 minutes over his past three appearances, but he'll be a low-end streamer in a tough matchup on Monday against a Nuggets team that's giving up the sixth-fewest points per game (111.0) in the Association this year.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Friday's tilt versus the Charlotte Hornets. Middleton left the arena in a walking boot and crutches following Tuesday's defeat to the Phoenix Suns after spraining his left ankle, so he was up against a quick turnaround to suit up on Friday. The Bucks will have a few days off before Monday's showdown with the Denver Nuggets, marking Middleton's next chance to return to the lineup. Jae Crowder (ankle), who is probable on Friday, led Milwaukee's starters in points (21), rebounds (eight), three-pointers (four), and minutes (37) amid Thursday's blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Against a Hornets team that ranks last in opponent field-goal percentage (50.5%), Crowder would be a solid short-term source of points, triples, and steals if upgraded to available.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) won't play in Thursday's contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Middleton sprained his left ankle after landing on Kevin Durant's foot on a three-point attempt early in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns, limiting him to eight minutes of play, and The Athletic's Eric Nehm reported that Middleton left the arena in a walking boot and crutches. The Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday for the second outing of a four-game homestand, so the 32-year-old three-time All-Star is facing a short turnaround if he wants to suit up by then. Three-and-D wing Jae Crowder (ankle) is expected to play and is a likely candidate to fill Middleton's role in Milwaukee's starting five, putting him in play in DFS, but the matchup against a Minnesota squad allowing the fewest points per game (107.1) couldn't be any worse.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Middleton rested on the second end of a back-to-back during Sunday's loss to the Utah Jazz, but he'll return for the final outing of Milwaukee's five-game West Coast swing in a 2021 NBA Finals rematch on Tuesday. The 32-year-old former All-Star's minutes have stabilized after facing early-season restrictions, averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 threes, and 1.4 steals in 33.5 minutes over his past seven games. It's a tough matchup on paper against a Suns team defending opposing swingmen well this year, but a 243.5-point implied total is the second highest on Monday's seven-game slate.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. No surprise here, as the veteran has routinely sat out one game of back-to-back contests for most of the year. With Brook Lopez (personal) still out and Damian Lillard (ankle) questionable, Giannis Antetokounmpo may do most of the heavy lifting versus the Jazz. At the same time, Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, and Bobby Portis could be worthwhile DFS value options.

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Khris Middleton (knee) didn't suit up for their game on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans since he's still not playing both games of a back-to-back right now. The team is still trying to load manage his knee to make sure he's healthy come playoff time. He has since been removed from the injury report and will take the floor against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The 32-year-old may not be enjoying the same level of a season that he's used to, but over the last four games, he's averaged 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.3 turnovers, and 2.0 made threes per game. He's still a playable player in all fantasy leagues and formats whenever he's healthy.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report leading into Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bucks held Middleton out of Sunday's overtime win over the Sacramento Kings to manage his injured left knee that he underwent surgery on this past offseason, but he'll be back in the mix for the start of Milwaukee's three-game road trip on Wednesday. Andre Jackson Jr. nearly fouled out in 10 minutes of action in Sunday's scoreless spot start, with Pat Connaughton helping fill Middleton's void for 33 minutes and Bobby Portis posting the second double-double in his last three matchups. Middleton is getting his legs back with averages of 17.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.1 threes in 29.9 minutes over his latest 17 outings, but Cleveland is allowing the third-fewest points per game (110.7) this year.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee, wrist) won't return to Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. For the first time this season, Middleton played in both games of the back-to-back set. However, the Bucks decided to shut him down for the second half of Thursday's game. His removal seems like it was precautionary, so it doesn't sound like Middleton is dealing with anything serious. Pat Connaughton started during the second half and figures to have an expanded role in the second half of this game.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is not listed on the team's injury report on the second night of a back-to-back set for Thursday versus the San Antonio Spurs. It's a great sign for Middleton, who has rested on one part of Milwaukee's prior four sets with two games in as many days. The veteran two-way star matched a season-high figure with four three-pointers in Wednesday's road loss to the Indiana Pacers, filling up the box score for 19 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two blocked shots in 32 minutes while playing through knee and wrist injuries. The Bucks check in as double-digit favorites against a 5-28 Spurs club on Thursday, so they could have the luxury of monitoring Middleton's workload if the game gets out of hand in their favor.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee/wrist) will play on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Middleton is banged up with a sprained left wrist that he underwent surgery on during the summer of 2022, and the Bucks are also managing his right knee that was operated on this past offseason, but he will suit up for Wednesday's likely up-tempo game that features a massive 257.5-point implied total. The 32-year-old three-time All-Star is starting to shake off early-season rust and round into form, tallying 18.5 points, 5.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.1 three-pointers in 31.0 minutes across his latest 11 contests, effectively closing his fantasy buy-low window. Middleton's DFS salary is on the rise, and he carries plenty of appeal against a Pacers team allowing an NBA-worst 50.4% opponent field-goal percentage.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee, wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's Central Division outing with the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks will head to San Antonio to meet the Spurs on Thursday, so it wouldn't be surprising if Middleton is ruled out against Indiana. But either way, he'll likely sit out one of those contests. Without Middleton on the floor, Andre Jackson Jr. or MarJon Beauchamp could enter the starting lineup, with the latter being a safer fantasy option. However, Middleton's absence will mean more scoring chances for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is off the injury report, meaning he will play in Sunday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 32-year-old didn't suit up on Saturday night versus the Pistons, the first of consecutive games for Milwaukee. But this has been the norm for Middleton all year, considering the team wants to keep him healthy heading into the postseason. That said, Middleton has averaged only 12.5 points this season. However, his upside keeps him in play for all fantasy lineups, regardless of league size.