Update: 6:13 p.m.
The Milwaukee Bucks issued a statement about Middleton missing nearly a month with a thigh injury.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton sustained a left thigh contusion during last night’s 121-119 win at Oklahoma City. He underwent an MRI and subsequent examination today by team physician Dr. William Raasch of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. The exam confirmed the injury as a left thigh contusion.
Middleton is expected to be sidelined for three-to-four weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate.
Original story
A key Milwaukee Bucks forward will be missing extended time due to a leg injury.
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported this on Monday:
Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss several weeks with a left leg injury, but no serious damage in the leg, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 11, 2019
Middleton injured his leg in the Bucks’ win over Oklahoma City on Sunday.
In 10 games so far this season, Middleton has averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists.