Middleton (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
After missing the second leg of Washington's back-to-back set Monday against the Suns, Middleton is no longer appearing on the injury report. Over his last four appearances, the veteran forward has averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per tilt.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't play Monday
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Middleton (knee) won't play Monday against the Suns.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Wizards will hold out the veteran, as expected. With Kyshawn George (hip) also out, there will be more minutes available for guys like Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Leads Washington with 16 points
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Middleton ended Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Hornets with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes.
Middleton scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half and was one of six Wizards players to score in double digits. The veteran shooting guard has had his playing time monitored this season while working through a right knee injury, but he should be available for the Wizards' next game, given that it takes place Friday against the Raptors. Middleton is averaging 10.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 threes and 0.8 steals over 25.4 minutes per game to open the regular season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Not listed on injury report
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Middleton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Middleton sat out Sunday's loss to the Spurs due to right knee injury management but will return to action Tuesday. Over his last five outings, the veteran forward has averaged 11.8 points, 6.0 assists and 4.6 rebounds across 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Resting Sunday
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Middleton won't play in Sunday's game against the Spurs due to right knee injury management.
Middleton will take a seat for the closing half of a back-to-back set Sunday. The veteran forward has been battling a right knee injury recently, which cost him four games before he returned to play in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies. Middleton's next chance to play will come Tuesday at Charlotte. Expect Justin Champagnie and Will Riley to see some additional run Sunday.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Ineffective in return
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Middleton (knee) finished with six points (1-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals across 22 minutes in Saturday's 130-122 win over the Grizzlies.
Middleton was cleared to play after a four-game absence due to a right knee contusion, but his minutes were limited, and he failed to find his shooting stroke. The veteran forward is likely to rest in the second leg of a back-to-back set Sunday versus the Spurs, but he could see his minutes push up a bit in the Wizards' ensuing game Tuesday in Charlotte.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Good to go vs. Memphis
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Middleton (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Middleton has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a right knee contusion. He could be inserted back into the starting lineup for Saturday's game since Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been ruled out. Middleton is averaging 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 0.9 threes over 25.8 minutes per game this season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Questionable for Saturday
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Middleton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis.
Middleton has missed the past four games for the Wizards, and with Saturday's game coming as the first of an away-home, back-to-back set, Middleton feels a little closer to doubtful. If he's ruled out again, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley will likely continue to pick up the slack.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Out again Thursday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in San Antonio.
Thursday will mark Middleton's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis. Expect Justin Champagnie to continue to start in Middleton's absence.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Ruled out for Sunday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Middleton will miss his third straight game due to a right knee contusion, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Spurs. With the veteran forward sidelined, Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins will likely continue to see increased playing time.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Sitting out Friday
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Middleton (knee) will not play Friday against the Cavaliers.
Middleton will be sidelined for a second straight game Friday. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the Pacers. In the meantime, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley will likely pick up some extra minutes.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Ruled out Saturday
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Middleton (knee) will not play Saturday against the Hawks.
Middleton was unable to clear his questionable tag, but the veteran forward can be treated as day-to-day going forward. With Middleton on the shelf, Justin Champagnie, Will Riley and Cam Whitmore are candidates to see increased run on the wings.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Iffy for Saturday
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Middleton (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Middleton is dealing with right knee soreness and may miss Saturday's contest. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Justin Champagnie, Will Riley and Cam Whitmore (illness) are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Cleared from injury report
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Middleton (knee) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against Boston.
Middleton is returning from a one-game absence during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The 34-year-old has averaged 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 25.9 minutes per tilt over 15 games this season.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Sitting out vs. 76ers
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Middleton (knee) won't play in Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Tuesday is the second half of back-to-back contests for the Wizards, which means Middleton is getting the night off for maintenance. The expectation is that the veteran forward will return to the lineup Friday against the Celtics. In Middleton's absence Tuesday, Cam Whitmore and Justin Champagnie should both handle a larger role.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Keeps foot on gas
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Middleton finished with 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 129-126 win over Milwaukee.
Middleton is in the midst of a really solid stretch for Washington, as he's been able to take advantage of some injuries to Tre Johnson (hip) and Corey Kispert (thumb). Over his last three outings, Middleton has produced averages of 12.3 points, 7.3 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, 0.7 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 29.5 minutes per contest.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Omitted from injury report
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Middleton (knee) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
Saturday's loss to Chicago, which Middleton sat out, was the second half of a back-to-back for Washington, but the veteran forward is good to go for Tuesday. Corey Kispert is likely heading back to the bench as a result. On the year, Middleton has averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.8 steals in 24.9 minutes per contest through 12 games.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Won't play Saturday
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Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Middleton struggled during the Wizards' 140-110 blowout loss to the Raptors on Friday, when he posted two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four assists, two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes. He will be held out of the second leg of the Wizards' back-to-back set Saturday while managing a right knee injury, but he'll likely be cleared to return to action Tuesday against the Hawks. With the veteran wing sidelined, Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased minutes.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Posts 14 in loss
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Middleton ended with 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 129-106 loss to the Nets.
Middleton was able to get back on track scoring-wise Sunday, dropping 14 on five made free throws after averaging 5.8 points and no free throws in his previous five contests. Middleton has not been efficient offensively for Washington, averaging just 8.4 points on 43.9 percent from the field and 26.1 percent from the three-point line after his 23-point season debut.
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Wizards' Khris Middleton: Rough season continues
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Middleton accumulated six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime loss to the Pistons.
Middleton returned from a one-game absence, continuing what has been a passive season, to say the least. The Wizards seem content with managing Middleton through any minor ailment, a trend that is likely to see him miss multiple games as the season progresses. He has scored a total of just 22 points across his past four games, barely featuring on the offensive end. These factors all point to him no longer being a must-roster fantasy asset.
