<p>With the start of the <strong>NBA </strong>regular season just days away, <strong>Khris Middleton </strong>continues his recovery from offseason ankle surgeries. Recently, <strong>Milwaukee Bucks </strong>head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/doc-rivers"><strong>Doc</strong> <strong>Rivers</strong></a><strong> </strong>shared a key update on the health of the three-time All-Star, leaving fans eager for clarity on his status.</p>



<p>Initially, it seemed unlikely that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/khris-middleton">Middleton</a> would be ready for the Bucks’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, Rivers left the door open for the possibility, according to <em>The Athletic’s Eric Nehm</em>.</p>



<p>“<em>Bucks coach Doc Rivers told reporters that Khris Middleton did not do anything more than the skill development work he has been doing at today’s practice,”</em> Nehm reported. <em>“<strong>Rivers added there is still a chance Middleton plays in the season opener on Wednesday, but he needs to play 5-on-5 first</strong>.”</em></p>



<p>Middleton played a pivotal role alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in helping the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Bucks</a> secure the 2020-21 NBA title. However, over the past two years, he has been plagued by significant injuries, which have limited his availability in both the regular season and playoffs.</p>



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<h2>Antetokounmpo makes surprising trade admission</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> </strong>recently made headlines with a surprising confession about his future in Milwaukee if the Bucks fail to meet expectations this season. After back-to-back early playoff exits, the pressure to return to championship form is higher than ever.</p>


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<p>In a candid interview with <em>Sam Amick</em> of <em>The Athletic</em>, Antetokounmpo reflected on the possibility of a trade if things don’t go as planned this season. <em><strong>“Do you have it in the back of your mind, like, ‘(What) if this year doesn’t go well?’ Yeah, if we don’t win a championship, I might get traded. Yeah, this is the job we live. This is the world we’re living in. It’s everybody,”</strong></em> Giannis said.</p>



<p>He added, <em>“It’s the profession that we’re in. At any given moment, if you don’t succeed, that might be it for us. It was the same way with the previous coaching staff, and the year before, the players before. … <strong>If you don’t do a good enough job, you’re out.”</strong></em></p>


        

        

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> looks like an entirely different person right now. He’s threatening the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong> about his future and has <strong>put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>on notice</strong> about his potential desire to leave.</p>



<p>This seems out of character for a guy like Giannis, who had always talked about winning the hard way, staying loyal, <strong>and building a contender instead of joining one.</strong></p>



<p>Whatever the case, <strong>fellow Buck <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/khris-middleton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Khris Middleton</a> </strong>recently stated that neither he nor anybody else is actually worried about Giannis’ future, and this situation won’t have an effect on the team.</p>



<h2>Bucks Players Aren’t Worried About Giannis</h2>



<p><em>“I think it’s kind of business as usual either way,”</em> Middleton told ESPN. <em><strong>“It doesn’t affect me personally. I don’t think it affects us as a team. I think this is something he said almost every year he’s come up in contract extension talks.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Perhaps this wasn’t the wisest choice of words by Middleton. Downplaying Giannis’ discontent could only make things worse, <strong>even if he meant that he believes everything will get sorted out eventually.</strong></p>


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<p>The fact of the matter is that the Bucks <strong>need to do whatever they can to keep the <em>Greek Freak</em> on board</strong>, as they could go back to being a playoff-hopeful small-market team without him.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> </strong>are officially on the clock right now. They have <strong>one <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>season to convince <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> that Wisconsin is the place to be and to stay for many more years there.</p>



<p>Giannis recently stated that he wouldn’t mind taking his talents somewhere else if that meant having a better opportunity to <strong>win another NBA championship</strong> in the foreseeable future.</p>



<p>However, <strong>Khris Middleton believes he’s eventually going</strong> to stay, mostly because they’ve never had any sort of issue or power struggle in terms of who’s going to take a big shot or not.</p>



<h2>Khris Middleton Says There Is No Power Struggle In The Bucks</h2>



<p><strong><em>“There’s never been a struggle about who is one and two between us,” </em></strong>Middleton said on The Old Man &amp; the Three. <em>“As we got older, there was a respect that was formed and bonded between those intense practices. Then as time goes on, we realized none of this matters once we got into the games. We had our battles in practice, now our job is to go out and win. So, whoever is one, two, three, four, five, that doesn’t matter.”</em></p>



<p><strong><em>“As long as we win, everything is taken care of itself, everybody gets paid,</em></strong> <em><strong>everybody is happy, and everybody gets to go wherever they wanna go.</strong> That’s just the way we learned,”</em> he added.</p>



<p><strong><em>“Everybody wants to be ‘the guy,’ but sometimes it’s okay not being the guy, like I have no problem not being the guy,”</em></strong> Middleton said. <em><strong>“Some nights are going to be my night, he [Giannis] has no problem with that, and I know a lot of nights are going to be his night. As long as we win I’m happy I’m good</strong>… If you realize you wanna win, you have to sacrifice something. So, I think we’ve all had this mindset that at some point we have to sacrifice something within our game, within ourselves to be on a winning team and luckily it happened organically with us.”</em></p>


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<p>Giannis has made it loud and clear that he just wants to win, and he’s never looked mad or angry over Middleton or any other player taking over when need be.<strong> That’s winning basketball.</strong></p>


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<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>&nbsp;led by <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> were the best team in the regular season, but couldn’t deliver in the playoffs with an early exit in the first round against <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> and the <strong>Miami Heat</strong>. </p>



<p>As a consequence, even with a championship won just two years ago, <strong>Mike Budenholzer</strong> was fired as head coach and <strong>Adrian Griffin</strong> took over. Now, the front office had to make some moves in order to help Giannis. </p>


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<p>One of the big questions for the <strong>Bucks</strong> was definitely <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/khris-middleton">Khris Middleton</a></strong> as he declined his $40.4 million player option in order to become a free agent.&nbsp;With many possible suitors as the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a></strong> or the <strong>Knicks</strong>, no one knew for sure what will happen.</p>



<h2>Khris Middleton signs massive contract with Milwaukee Bucks</h2>



<p><strong>Khris Middleton</strong> got a three year, $102 million new contract with the <strong>Bucks</strong> to remain alongside<strong> Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong> and <strong>Jrue Holliday</strong>. It was a massive move for Milwaukee trying to make another championship run.</p>







<p>Middleton is 32-years old and, though injuries have been a main problem in the last two seasons, the star is a tremendously valuable asset looking forward. It was a no-brainer for the <strong>Bucks</strong>. </p>


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<p>Furthermore, Milwaukee have also signed <strong>Brook Lopez</strong> to a two-year, $48 million extension. That way, the core group remains intact as the Bucks will start next season as the biggest favorite to reach the <strong>NBA Finals</strong> in the East.</p>


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<p><strong>Khris Middleton</strong> has been crucial for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a></strong>. Alongside <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a></strong> and Jrue Holiday, the franchise finally conquered their second NBA championship and the first one in almost five decades.</p>



<p>Middleton was drafted by the <strong>Detroit Pistons</strong> in 2012 and, just one year later, he was traded to the <strong>Bucks</strong>. That same season, Milwaukee recruited Antetokounmpo and the rest is history. They became one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. </p>


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<p>However, the future of <strong>Khris Middleton</strong> with the <strong>Bucks</strong> is uncertain as his contract is set to expire. The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks">New York Knicks</a></strong> have been rumored to be interested and even the <strong>Lakers</strong> with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong>. An important decision has been made. </p>



<h2>Khris Middleton set to become a free agent </h2>



<p>According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, <strong>Khris Middleton</strong> has declined his $40.4 million player option in order to become a free agent. Now, the big question if he’ll ask for a new deal with the <strong>Bucks</strong> or another team might knock on the door.</p>







<p>All signs point out to a long-term deal with <strong>Milwaukee</strong>. Middleton could be looking at least for a four-year contract around $130 million. Of course, there have been rumors about <strong>Lakers</strong> or Knicks. </p>



<p>However, if he wants another championship, the Bucks will remain a contender in the East even with a new head coach. Adrian Griffin took over after <strong>Mike Budenholzer</strong> was fired. </p>


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<p>It’s important to remember that <strong>Khris Middleton</strong> is 31-years old and this could be the last big contract of his professional career. That’s why the move as an unrestricted free agent is logical, but, Milwaukee are not out of the picture at all. Still, who knows if any other big team might tempt him. </p>


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<p>The new-look <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> </strong>were outstanding in the regular season. <strong>Darius Garland and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donovan Mitchel</a>l</strong> meshed perfectly, and that frontcourt of <strong>Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley</strong> was among <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA’s</a> finest.</strong></p>
<p>However, it doesn’t seem like coach<strong> JB Bickerstaff</strong> had his team ready for the playoffs. Moreover, giving Kevin Love up might have hurt them, considering they lack the depth and size to match up with rival bigs.</p>
<p>So, now that <strong>the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Knicks</a> have sent them packing early,</strong> let’s take a look at the three free-agent candidates they should try and prioritize as soon as they’re allowed to talk to players.</p>
<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Targets For Cleveland Cavaliers</h2>
<h3>3. Khris Middleton</h3>
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<p>This one might as well be the most tricky, especially for salary-cap purposes. But K<strong>hris Middleton </strong>might not pick up his player option in an attempt to pursue one final lucrative deal, and he’d be a seamless fit there.</p>
<p>The Cavs desperately crave someone to round up their starting lineup. They need someone who can play defense on the wing but won’t be a spacing issue, and that’s Middleton. Maybe, they could do a sign-and-trade<strong> if he doesn’t pick up his player option.</strong></p>
<h3>2. Kyle Kuzma</h3>
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<p>The <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> reportedly want to keep <strong>Kyle Kuzma</strong> for the long run, but he might not feel the same way about them. He knows he can get paid somewhere else, somewhere he might actually make the playoffs.</p>
<p>Likewise, Kuzma is a perfect fit for what the Cavs need right now. He can play defense, and he’ll spread the floor with his three-point shooting skills, not to mention he’s another <strong>potential 20+ PPG scorer for them.</strong></p>
<h3>1. Dillon Brooks</h3>
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<p>Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. No one wants anything to do with <strong>Dillon Brooks</strong> right now, and rightfully so, but he might make the most sense for this team, at least from a basketball standpoint.</p>
<p>Brooks hasn’t been much of a shooter this season, but he’s proven that he can knock down the three-ball. He’s also a pesky defender in the perimeter and the wing, and he might be the cheapest option available for them if the <strong>Memphis Grizzlies</strong> don’t want him anymore.</p>

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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Milwaukee Bucks’</strong> </a><strong>end to the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> NBA</a> season</strong> was a big failure, regardless of how<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giannis Antetokoumnpo </a></strong>might feel. They couldn’t even win two games against the No. 8 seed in their conference.</p>
<p>More than that, this first-round exit could propel some major changes within the organization. They have <strong>a new co-owner</strong>, and he may not be willing to pay up to try and keep the band together.</p>
<p>With that in mind, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Potential-destinations-for-Khris-Middleton-20230427-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Khris Middleton</a> could be the first casualty,</strong> according to <strong>The Action Network’s Matt Moore</strong>. Per Moore, the team could look to get younger and more athletic in his position.</p>
<h2>Khris Middleton Might Leave The Bucks</h2>
<p><em><strong>“NBA sources have long said to keep an eye on the Bucks and their future, particularly with Middleton, who will soon be 32 years old,”</strong></em> Moore reported.<em> “He has a player option this summer and is seeking that last, great, large contract. Teams will offer it if he chooses to explore his options. Despite coming off injuries, he showed what he was capable of late in the season, even in Game 5. <strong>If the Bucks feel they have to get younger and more athletic and can’t commit long-term, a key piece may be gone.”</strong></em></p>
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<h2>Coach Bud Could Also Leave</h2>
<p>Notably, he’s not the only key contributor to the Bucks’ recent success that could be on his way out. <strong>Shams Charania </strong>reported that the organization isn’t exactly pleased with coach<strong>Mike Budenholzer:</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>“Mike Budenholzer’s status as Bucks head coach is very much shaky; there are questions across the organization, locker room, throughout this franchise about his status moving forward,” </strong></em>Charania said. <em>“I’m told Budenholzer has two years and $16 million left on his contract. He is a championship coach. <strong>But you can look at three factors to why people are pointing the finger to Budenholzer, particularly the lack of adjustments to Jimmy Butler.”</strong></em></p>
<p>The Bucks could be looking at historically high penalties for going over the luxury tax, so they might be tempted to blow the roster up. Whatever the case, the team could look<strong> quite differently next season.</strong></p>

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<p>To say that the<strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Milwaukee Bucks</a> </strong>have been a massive disappointment since the restart of the season may be an understatement. They went from having the best record in the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> to struggling on both ends of the floor, with <strong>Khris Middleton </strong>underperforming more often than not.</p>
<p>The Bucks dropped Game 1 vs. the <strong>Orlando Magic </strong>and bounced back in a big way by beating them 4 straight times. Now, they have no margin for error and will need to pile up 4 consecutive wins again, as they fell to a 3-0 hole to the<strong> Miami Hea</strong>t.</p>
<p>Moreover, perhaps they’ll have to pull it off without reigning <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> MVP and Defensive Player of the Year <strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo,</strong> as the <em>Greek Freak</em> left Game 4 with an ankle injury and is questionable for their next matchup.</p>
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<p>That’s when they need Khris Middleton to step up the most. He responded with <strong>36 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 three-pointers </strong>in his team’s overtime win to the Heat. That was a much-needed breakout after being heavily criticized on social media.</p>
<h2>Khris Middleton Gives NSFW Response To Bucks’Critics</h2>
<p>Middleton spoke with<strong> The Athletic’s Sam Amick </strong>and fired back at his critics after the win, claiming that he doesn’t care about what people say and that winning a playoff game is harder than they think:</p>
<p><em><strong>“Honestly, I could give two sh*ts about it.</strong> I mean, I’ve been hearing this for a long time. He’s been hearing it for a long time. But each year, we’ve improved.Winning a championship is not easy,” </em>he said.<em>“Winning a playoff series is not easy. Winning a playoff game is not easy. So each night, no matter how the game has gone for us personally or as a team, you’ve just got to go out there and continue to play and don’t worry about nothing. Fight. And don’t worry about nothing else except for that possession,”</em> Middleton claimed.</p>
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<h2>Middleton Knows The Bucks Need Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>
<p>He went to add that, even though they managed to win Game 4 without him and their role players steppd up in a big way, <strong>they obviously need Giannis Antetokounmpo right by their side to win:</strong></p>
<p><em>“(In this series), we’ve been in each and every game. We just lost it within the last four or five minutes, or the other night (in Game 3) with eight or 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. So I mean, he’s definitely — <strong>we need him out there.</strong> But when he’s not out there, we still have a pretty good group that we’re confident with,”</em>he concluded.</p>
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<p>The Bucks face <strong>an uphill battle</strong> but played better basketball without Giannis in Game 4. However, no team has ever come back from being down 0-3 and the Miami Heat are too talented and well coached to let that advantage slip right through their fingers.</p>
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