The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton reportedly underwent knee surgery shortly after his team was eliminated in the first round of this year’s playoffs.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Middleton had a “minor arthroscopic procedure,” which addressed a lingering knee issue that bothered him throughout the season. The 31-year-old player is expected to make a full recovery and will be able to resume basketball activities at some point in July.
Middleton had a challenging 2022-23 campaign that saw him play only 33 games as he struggled with a series of issues. He first missed 20 games to start the season due to wrist surgery in the offseason and then missed additional time due to an ankle sprain, blisters, and knee soreness.
Expectedly, Middleton struggled to find his form, being in and out of the lineup, and finished the regular season averaging 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. This was statistically his worst season since 2016-17.
Middleton managed to bounce back in the playoffs, putting up 23.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists on average in the series against the Miami Heat. However, Milwaukee played poorly as a team and was ousted in five games despite being considered favorites to make this year’s NBA Finals.
