Khris Middleton Injury Status For Bucks vs Raptors

Will former three-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton, now a $31.7 million bench player behind minimum-salaried Taurean Prince, suit up for what should be a very winnable game on Friday, with or without him?

Per the latest NBA injury report, the 6-foot-7 Texas A&M product is considered probable to suit up for the club's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Milwaukee has been cautious during Middleton's return from offseason surgeries to repair both his ankles.

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For a while, the 33-year-old played under a harsh minutes restriction, and even now the Bucks are resting him during at least one game of their back-to-back slates.

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With or without Middleton, the 21-17 Bucks should — ostensibly — make mincemeat of the Raptors. Then again, Toronto did stun the Boston Celtics recently, and the team boasts plenty of young, high-upside talent.

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