Khris Middleton to play for the first time since COVID-19 positive

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Khris Middleton, who’s been out since Oct. 30 (NBA protocols), will return tonight vs. the Lakers, said Coach Budenholzer. George Hill is also expected to play, after missing Milwaukee’s last game. – 5:51 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Mike Budenholzer tells reporters he expects both George Hill and Khris Middleton to play tonight. – 5:51 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Took a look back at Jrue Holiday’s return from COVID-19 to see what it might be able to tell us about how the Bucks will bring Khris Middleton back.
He is expected to get back on the floor tonight and then go from there. At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/2960522/2021/1… – 1:35 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers at Bucks, Three Things to Know:
on.nba.com/3DuEPhg
1) Finding legs against MIL, who’s been off for two days, coming off a 2-game skid and getting Middleton back
2) THT’s impressive B2B debut
3) Dealing with AD double teams – 1:08 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
“I’m calling the trainers to see if I could do anything, but they told me I can’t get my heart rate up or exercise or workout…That was the hardest part.” – ⁦@Khris Middleton⁩
How will the Bucks work Middleton back into the rotation? At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/2960522/2021/1… – 10:36 AM

Kane Pitman @KanePitman
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📺 https://t.co/Ka7KNGVgzC pic.twitter.com/F8xcaITUOQ – 12:19 AM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said he expects Middleton to play tomorrow night vs. the Lakers and confirmed there will be a ramp-up period for Middleton as they get him back in the fold.
That would suggest minutes limits on how first few games, but Bud did not provide details. – 3:41 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Asked Khris Middleton whether or not he had any symptoms of COVID-19.
Middleton: “Yeah. I had a couple symptoms. The night I went home, I felt sick. Maybe two days afterward, I felt sick. After that then, I started to get back to my normal self.” – 3:26 PM

Kane Pitman @KanePitman
New @lockedonbucks w/@Justin Garcia 🦌
-Bucks frustration rising?
-Khris Middleton appreciation as he gets set to return
-A DDV point that needs to be made
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📺 https://t.co/ZTmsQrTytl pic.twitter.com/mlbICAaPqW – 8:01 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Your typical MVPG start to 4th:
– 2 FTs
– Rebound after Caruso miss
– Assist to Mann 3
– Middy through contact – 11:29 PM