Having not yet played a single game this season, Khris Middleton seems closer than ever to a return. The rear of the Bucks could actually put on the sneakers as of the weekend, more precisely Friday against the Lakers.
The good news comes to us from Shams Charania (The Athletic), and even if nothing is official, Khrikhri’s return smells good. After a little passing through the G League boxMiddleton therefore seems almost ready to return to the NBA floors, he who is reminded is recovering from wrist surgery.
Sources: Two notable injury updates:
– Bucks star Khris Middleton is nearing his season debut, potentially as soon as Friday vs. Lakers.
– 76ers star James Harden is targeting return on current three-game road trip, likely in Houston on Monday.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 30, 2022
Without their All-Star caliber guard, the Bucks have done the job winning 14 of 19 games (second in the Eastern Conference) under the impetus of the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it is clear that the return of Middleton will make a difference. good to the 2021 champions. Because even if the collective results are there, in attack it drags a little feet with only the 18th offensive rating of the whole NBA. We know how important Khris is on half-court through his ability to create his shot and plant his 20 points per game at 45% shooting, 40% 3-point and 90% free throws.
With this imminent return, the Bucks should therefore be complete (or almost), they who also recovered Pat Connaughton recently. Certainly, Middleton will probably need a little time to find his little rhythm, but with him, Giannis, Jrue Holiday, and a Brook Lopez at the top, Milwaukee will be able to engage the steamroller mode and possibly threaten the unplayable Celtics at the top of the East.
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Source texte : The Athletic