Milwaukee Bucks Still Owe Khris Middleton A Lot Of Money

Khris Middleton is still owed a lot of money over the next two seasons.

Dec 1, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) reacts after a foul call in the second quarter during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Khris Middleton is one of the best players in the NBA.

He's been an extremely important part of the Milwaukee Bucks but has only been able to play in 88 out of the last 164 regular season games.

Last season, Middleton 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.

May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) holds the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Middleton still has at least one more year on his contract that will pay him $31.7 million for the 2024-25 NBA season.

He then has a player option for the 2025-26 season at $34 million.

Therefore, the three-time NBA All-Star is potentially owed another $66 million from the Bucks.

CHAMPS!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/yW7Xm54vFQ

— Khris Middleton (@Khris22m) July 21, 2021

Over the offseason, Shams Charania and Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported an update on Middleton.

Via Charania on July 17: "Bucks star Khris Middleton has undergone arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles this offseason, sources tell me and @eric_nehm. He is expected to be ready for the start of next season."

Bucks star Khris Middleton has undergone arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles this offseason, sources tell me and @eric_nehm. He is expected to be ready for the start of next season.

Details at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/F84hs8OeiS

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 17, 2024

If Middleton is able to have a healthy season, he is worth everything the Bucks pay him.

His career averages are 16.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range in 739 regular season games.

The 2021 NBA Champion has also appeared in 80 playoff games.

Dec 27, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dribbles up court during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Last season, the Bucks were the third seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-33 record.

They lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.