Head coach Brian Keefe said Friday that Middleton (knee) is unlikely to return this season, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Middleton was already ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago while dealing with a right knee contusion, and it appears the veteran sharpshooter will not be available for Washington's regular-season finale against Miami on Sunday. If that's the case, Middleton's 2024-25 regular season will end with him averaging 11.9 points, 4.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 22.8 minutes per contest across 23 games with the Bucks and 14 with the Wizards.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Remains out for Friday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Middleton will miss an eighth straight game Friday due to a bruised right knee. The last chance for the veteran sharpshooter to get back on the floor will be the regular-season finale against the Heat on Sunday.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Another absence coming
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Middleton (knee) will not play Wednesday against the 76ers.
Middleton will be sidelined for a seventh straight contest Wednesday. With two games left in the regular season, there's no guarantee that the veteran will appear in those. Colby Jones and Justin Champagnie will likely continue to see more playing time in Middleton's absence.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Not playing Tuesday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Indiana.
Middleton will sit for a sixth straight game due to a right knee injury. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the 76ers, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline for his return. Colby Jones and Justin Champagnie will continue to see more playing time in Middleton's absence.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't play vs. Boston
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Middleton has a right knee contusion, which will keep him sidelined for Sunday's game in Boston. The Wizards will likely turn to Colby Jones and Justin Champagnie to help shoulder the extra load against the defending NBA champions.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Unavailable Thursday
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Middleton (knee) will not play Thursday against the Magic.
The Wizards are now classifying Middleton's injury as a right knee contusion after previously labeling the injury as soreness. He'll be sidelined for a fourth straight game, and it's unclear if the non-contending Wizards will be inclined to rush him back into action over the final week of the season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Listed out for Wednesday
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Middleton is out for Wednesday's game against the Kings due to a right knee contusion.
Wednesday will mark a third straight absence for Middleton, who can be labeled day-to-day prior to his next chance to play Thursday against the Magic. With the Wizards managing a plethora of injuries, AJ Johnson and Justin Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup against Sacramento.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't suit up vs. Miami
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Middleton will miss his second consecutive contest due to right knee soreness, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the club continues to exercise caution with the veteran forward. The 33-year-old's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Kings. Jaylen Martin and Tristan Vukcevic are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Middleton, Kyshawn George (ankle) and Anthony Gill (hip) being sidelined.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Saturday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Middleton exited Thursday's loss to the Pacers due to right knee soreness after playing only 14 minutes. Head coach Brian Keefe said Thursday that the veteran forward is scheduled to get an MRI, per Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network. If all goes well with the MRI, Middleton's next chance to play will come Monday against the Heat.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Scheduled for MRI
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Middleton (knee) is scheduled to get an MRI after leaving Thursday's game against the Pacers, head coach Brian Keefe told Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network.
Middleton finished with eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 14 minutes before exiting the game in what turned out to be a blowout loss for the Wizards. The result of the MRI will determine whether Middleton has to spend time on the sidelines or not, but the Wizards are likely to be cautious with the veteran wing since they're already eliminated from playoff contention.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Shut down with knee soreness
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Middleton won't return to Thursday's game against the Pacers due to left knee soreness, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. He collected eight points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 14 minutes before exiting.
The Wizards faced a large deficit at halftime, so Middleton was unlikely to see much playing time in the final two quarters, even if he hadn't picked up the knee injury. Justin Champagnie will be a candidate for a significant uptick in playing time with both Middleton and Anthony Gill (hip) ruled out for the rest of Thursday's matchup.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Available to play
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Middleton (ankle) will play Thursday against the Pacers.
Middleton missed the first half of Washington's back-to-back set Wednesday, so he was always expected to return for this contest. In 13 appearances with the Wizards, Middleton has posted averages of 10.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 three-pointers.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Sitting out Wednesday
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Middleton (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.
The Wizards will keep Middleton out of action for the first half of their back-to-back set Wednesday, but the veteran forward should rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Pacers. Justin Champagnie figures to be the most likely candidate to replace Middleton in the first unit against the 76ers, with the former averaging 11.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 29.4 minutes over 20 games as a starter this season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Muted effort in return
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Middleton racked up nine points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Monday's 112-104 loss to Toronto.
Middleton slid straight back into the starting lineup, returning after missing the previous game as part of his injury-management plan. The veteran is an odd fit in Washington, making his long-term future questionable, to say the least. For now, it appears as though he will serve as an experienced leader any time he is on the floor. The Wizards have their eyes firmly set on the draft lottery, meaning Middleton will almost certainly continue to miss games moving forward.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Not listed on injury report
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Middleton (ankles) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Middleton sat out Saturday's loss to the Knicks because it was the second night of a back-to-back set, but the veteran will return to action Monday. He's started his last 12 appearances, averaging 11.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 22.9 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't play Saturday
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Middleton (ankles) is out for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Middleton will sit out the second leg of Washington's back-to-back Saturday due to bilateral ankle injury management. Colby Jones could receive increased playing time in his absence. Middleton's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Toronto.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Middleton (ankles) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah.
Middleton will get the night off while the club limits his availability due to bilateral ankle injury management. The veteran forward's next chance to play will come Friday against Orlando. Justin Champagnie and Anthony Gill are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Middleton being sidelined.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Plays just 11 minutes in loss
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Middleton totaled four points (2-3 FG) and three rebounds in 11 minutes during Monday's 112-97 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Middleton and Jordan Poole were pulled at halftime of this game even though the team was already shorthanded. That allowed players such as AJ Johnson and Jaylen Martin to see extended run, and they made the most of their opportunity. The Wizards don't have much to play for in the final stretch, so Middleton could be a headache to roster in fantasy.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: All-around outing in victory
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Middleton totaled 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 129-125 victory over the Pistons.
Middleton did a little bit of everything for Washington in Thursday's contest, leading all players in assists while finishing second in rebounds and steals and concluding as one of seven Wizards with a double-digit point total. Middleton has recorded at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in five outings.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Quiet night Tuesday
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Middleton recorded eight points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 123-103 loss to the Pistons.
Middleton returned to action after sitting out the previous game. This has been a trend for Middleton since arriving via trade from Milwaukee. Although he can still be a productive player, Middleton is not only frequently missing games, he is also playing limited minutes when available.
