Bucks star Khris Middleton underwent not one, but two ankle surgeries over the summer, Athletic reports.
Middleton “underwent two successful arthroscopic cleaning procedures to correct ongoing issues this offseason, league sources said. Athletic.
“Just after the play-offs, Middleton had surgery on his left ankle to correct the problem that plagued him this past season.
The surgery was to clean up some of the damage he suffered from a left ankle sprain he suffered in early February when he landed on Kevin Durant's foot after trying to jump.
Middleton's other surgery on his right ankle took place in mid-June and the outlet says he will be ready for action in October.
“Middleton was walking without pain or discomfort when he visited his teammates in Las Vegas for a summer league game on Saturday afternoon,” Athletic said. “Regarding the recovery timeline, Middleton has begun light court work, league sources tell The Athletic, and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.”
Despite ankle injuries in both feet, Middleton still played a good role in the Bucks' postseason campaign, averaging 24.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 38.3 minutes in six games against the Pacers in the first round.
He even had a 42-point game in Game 3.
The 32-year-old had to put the team on his back in that first round, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with a calf injury and Damian Lillard with a right Achilles strain.
There is no doubt that those three players will be important to the success of the Bucks this season.
Middleton has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons.
He played in just 55 games for Milwaukee in 2023-24 while being limited in minutes during the first half of the season.
The year before, he took the court just 33 times while recovering from left wrist surgery, as well as problems with his left knee and ankle.
Here's hoping he can stay healthy.
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