NBA Fans React To Khris Middleton Injury News

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton will miss the first game of the season.

May 19, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) reacts after falling to the floor in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images / Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images

Khris Middleton is one of the most important players on the Milwaukee Bucks.

The three-time NBA All-Star is coming off a year where he averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 38.1% from the three-point range in 55 games.

However, Middleton continues to deal with injuries.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the 2021 NBA Champion will miss the start of the 2024-25 season.

Via Charania: "Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton is expected to miss Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Middleton is out to start the NBA season as he rehabs from offseason ankle surgeries. Bucks are cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return."

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton is expected to miss Wednesday’s season opener vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Middleton is out to start the NBA season as he rehabs from offseason ankle surgeries. Bucks are cautiously progressing Middleton toward a return. pic.twitter.com/s5l9BU9pj5

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted on social media.

Via @SpencerHakimian: "Giannis best years wasted on an injury prone supporting cast."

Giannis best years wasted on an injury prone supporting cast.

— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) October 21, 2024

Via @DubSuns: "Middleton somehow finds a way to get injured during every 6 month offseason"

Middleton somehow finds a way to get injured during every 6 month offseason

— Suns Run The West (@DubSuns) October 21, 2024

Via @noir178210: "This is Khris Middleton's last season for me. If he ain't playing games regularly by February and isn't in a deep playoff run, I'm out on him forever and maybe the team....."

This is Khris Middleton's last season for me. If he ain't playing games regularly by February and isn't in a deep playoff run, I'm out on him forever and maybe the team..... https://t.co/pLY1XCAxum

— Unknown Servant (@noir178210) October 21, 2024

Via @dreambettor: "Khris Middleton is another player who can't stay healthy"

Khris Middleton is another player who can't stay healthy

— Enough Podcasts Already (@dreambettor) October 21, 2024

Via @10zJohnson: "A time-honored Middleton tradition"

A time-honored Middleton tradition https://t.co/fEZkvnreXT

— Martenzie Johnson (@10zJohnson) October 21, 2024

The Bucks finished last season as the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in six games).

Middleton is going into his 13th NBA season (12th with the Bucks).