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Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton was ruled out for the remainder of Monday’s contest against the Boston Celtics because of a hyperextended left knee.
Middleton had four points (2-of-8 shooting) and eight rebounds in 24 minutes prior to exiting.
Middleton put together another strong regular season in 2020-21. He averaged 20.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists and shot 41.4 percent from three-point range.
Still, questions remained as to whether the Bucks could win a title while counting on the two-time All-Star to be the No. 2 scoring option behind Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee made a big bet when it signed him to a five-year, $177.5 million extension.
Middleton delivered when it mattered, as he put up 23.6 points per game during the Bucks’ championship run. He also had seven double-doubles to help get the team to the NBA Finals.
The Bucks did little in the offseason because a roster reshuffle was unnecessary after last summer’s triumph. They have the pieces to once again be a top contender to win the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee is strong enough to weather Middleton’s absence for a few games in the regular season. An injury to the 30-year-old will only pose a problem if his availability is jeopardized ahead of the playoffs.
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