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Bucks bench Khris Middleton amid trade rumors

Originally posted on NBA on ClutchPoints | By Malik Brown | Last updated Jan 8, 2025 11:41 AM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks are making changes to their starting lineup, as head coach Doc Rivers is moving Khris Middleton to the bench, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Rivers is trying to find continuity with the starting lineup, while still managing Middleton’s minutes as he is still recovering after having double ankle surgery during the offseason. Taurean Prince will remain in the starting lineup moving forward, and this should also take the pressure off of Middleton.

Sources: Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton is returning for tonight’s game against San Antonio Spurs and will come off the bench as the team tries to find continuity in starting lineup. #haynesbriefs pic.twitter.com/CgKOD5Oo4e

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 8, 2025

There have also been trade rumors surrounding Middleton as Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are looking to part ways. The Bucks have been a team interested in Butler, and in order to make the matching salaries work on both sides, Middleton would probably have to be a part of the deal if something happened.

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