KHRIS MIDDLETON NEWS

Bucks GM Jon Horst confirms that Khris Middleton has declined his player option for 2023-24 season

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst confirmed that Khris Middleton declined his player option for the upcoming season but added that the team hopes to keep the three-time All...

JUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khris Middleton reportedly declines $40.4M player option Milwaukee Bucks star forward Khris Middleton declined his $40.4 million player option and will become a free agent, his agents told ESPN on...

JUNE 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Khris Middleton declines $40.4 million player option with Bucks, becomes free agent Khris Middleton informed Bucks he was declining his $40.4 million player option to become a free agent. He can still return to the team on a...

JUNE 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Khris Middleton declines his $40.4 million player option, becomes free agent Opting out does not preclude Khris Middleton and the Bucks coming together for yet another long-term contract.

JUNE 22, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Khris Middleton declines $40.4 million player option Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game last season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Declines player option for 2023-24 Middleton declined his player option for the 2023-24 season and will become an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact While Middleton is now free to sign with any team, the general expectation is that he and the Bucks will work toward a new contract to keep him in Milwaukee. The three-time All-Star, who turns 32 in August, appeared in just 33 games last season due to a knee injury, but he was a foundational piece in the Bucks' run to the NBA title in 2021, as well as an All-Star in 2021-22. At this point in Middleton's career, a deal in the range of three or four years carries some risk, but the Bucks' options to maintain a title-contending roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo are fairly limited.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal trade: What NBA insiders are saying about most likely destinations

League sources say Bradley Beal’s short list includes the Heat, Bucks and Celtics, but keep an eye on the Knicks, Lakers and Clippers.

JUNE 15, 2023

Cam Johnson, Dillon Brooks, Khris Middleton among free agents that interest Rockets? Other free agents-to-be that have been linked to the Rockets in recent weeks include Toronto’s Fred VanVleet, Brooklyn’s restricted free age...

JUNE 11, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Report: Bucks F Khris Middleton recovering from knee surgery Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is recovering from surgery on his right knee, The Athletic reported Thursday.

JUNE 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What should the Bucks do about Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez? Mailbag, Part 2 Middleton has a player option and Lopez is a free agent. What are the Bucks' avenues for retaining them or getting something in return?

MAY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and new CBA: Bucks have tough decisions this offseason "It’s pretty clear, Khris and Brook are core to what we’ve done," GM Jon Horst said. Keeping the core will be costly and possibly punitive.

MAY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bucks rumors: Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez free agency, Mike Budenholzer replacement, Giannis Antetokounmpo extension? The latest intel on Milwaukee’s coaching search following the firing of Mike Budenholzer, free agency previews for Khris Middleton and Brook...

MAY 9, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

NBA Rumors: A sign and trade to bring Khris Middleton to the Indiana Pacers The Pacers are entering the point of the season where we begin to look at options they may have moving into the offseason. Two of the bigges...

MAY 2, 2023 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Mavs Linked to Suns' Deandre Ayton & Bucks' Khris Middleton in Trade Rumors The Dallas Mavericks needs some key upgrades this summer, and they could have Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton and Milwaukee Bucks forward...

MAY 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Grayson Allen, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton speak on Bucks' Game 3 loss to Heat Grayson Allen, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton speak on Bucks' Game 3 loss to Heat on April 22, 2023 at the Kaseya Center.

APRIL 23, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

No restrictions in playoffs Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Sunday that there are "no minute restrictions" for Middleton in the playoffs, Kassidy Hill of the Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Middleton was hampered by injuries all season and sat out the Bucks' final two regular-season games due to a lingering knee issue, but the former All-Star is expected to be full go during postseason action. "It's the playoffs...we expect him to be good to go," Budenholzer added. Across 33 regular-season appearances (19 starts), Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per game.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Khris Middleton is ready for a full playoff workload for the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff run After suffering a late season knee injury, Milwaukee Bucks all-star Khris Middleton says he's ready for a full workload to begin the NBA pla...

APRIL 15, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Bucks hoping long layoff doesn't prove costly against Heat

Milwaukee’s long wait for the start of the playoffs gave Khris Middleton and other notable Bucks an opportunity to recover from late-season injuries

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks-Heat NBA playoff preview: Khris Middleton's health, guarding Giannis, prediction and more Middleton is important to a title run, but how much can he give the Bucks this postseason? Plus, can any Heat player stop Giannis and more.

APRIL 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2023 NBA odds: Best title future bets to make now, including Lakers, Celtics

With the NBA Playoffs around the corner, FOX Sports betting analyst Jason McIntyre offers up his three best NBA title futures bets to make n...

APRIL 13, 2023

Khris Middleton practices fully, Bucks gear up for playoffs

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says Khris Middleton practiced fully Thursday as the three-time All-Star works his way back from a sore right knee and prepares for the playo...

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks won't have most key players Friday vs. Grizzlies

The Milwaukee Bucks won’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other notable players Friday night when they host the Memphis Grizzlies, who can take the No. 2 seed in the Western...

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Friday Middleton (knee) will not play Friday against Memphis.

Impact Middleton was in the lineup for Wednesday's win over the Bulls, but he departed early after appearing to tweak his right knee on a fadeaway jumpshot. Considering the veteran has missed extensive time this season due to knee issues, Middleton will likely be held out of both of Milwaukee's remaining regular season games with the goal of having him back at full strength for Round 1 of the postseason.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks wrap up top seed in NBA with 105-92 victory over Bulls

Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the...

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS