Here's a look at the latest injuries for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2024-25 NBA season: January 8. Player: Damian Lillard. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton is expected to return from a one-game injury absence on Wednesday, but the team is reportedly planning on using the veteran in a bold, new way.As first reported by senior NBA insider Chris Haynes,

Doc Rivers will stick with a starting five of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Andre Jackson, and Taurean Prince.

After initially being left off the injury report entirely, Damian Lillard was added just hours before tip with a left calf contusion. This is unfortunate, as it initially looked like the Milwaukee Bucks would have a clean injury report for this game. Time will tell if Lillard goes.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been waiting to see all-stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard at full force under head coach Doc Rivers, as the trio have been limited to just seven games together this season due to injury and illness afflicting all three.

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly transitioning veteran forward Khris Middleton into a bench role moving forward. According to NBA insider Chris

The Bucks need Middleton back with the starters at some point if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton is set to come off the bench for the foreseeable future, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports.

The Milwaukee Bucks have benched Khris Middleton as he recovers from offseason double ankle surgery. This move aims to manage his playing time effectively. Taurean Prince will replace him in the starting lineup.