Middleton has made it over another hurdle in his recover journey. The Bucks wing has cleared another hurdle in his recovery process. There's no set date for his return to 5-on-5 basketball, but he'll bump fill-ins like Andre Jackson and Gary Trent Jr. down a few pegs when he's back in the starting lineup.
Jackson had his best game of the season on Saturday by a significant margin. He established career-highs in points and 3-pointers, reaching double figures in the former category for the first time this season. The Hornets essentially dared Jackson to shoot, and he was able to make them pay. He'll have to continue to do this to gain the respect of opposing defenses and become a viable option in fantasy leagues.
The Bucks will have a new starting backcourt for Tuesday's game. Rollins, who has played well recently, will start for the injured Damian Lillard. Green replaces Andre Jackson Jr. and will make his first start of the season. Rollins offers a higher ceiling of the two as the starting point guard.
Trent and Jackson were initially probable for Tuesday's game, so the status upgrades were expected. Jackson should retain his spot in the starting lineup, with Trent being one of the first substitutes off the bench. Neither player needs to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Both wings are expected to be available on Tuesday, with Jackson Jr. having taken the starting shooting guard spot from Trent Jr. just a few games ago. However, regardless of who has started, neither has contributed in fantasy basketball this season.