Khris Middleton

After scoring 11 points in his first two appearances of the season, Middleton scored six on 2-of-9 shooting in the two games that followed. Accuracy remains an issue, but the Bucks forward was more active as a scorer on Friday. Middleton established season-highs in points and shot attempts as Milwaukee was without Damian Lillard (calf). With the Bucks hosting the Wizards on Saturday, fantasy managers with Middleton rostered should plan for him to sit that out.

Antetokounmpo and Middleton were initially probable for Friday's game, so the status upgrades were expected. With Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined, Giannis will have more room to assert himself offensively. As for Middleton, his role is unlikely to change much as the Bucks slowly bring him back from offseason surgery on both ankles.

Middleton (illness) will play in Friday's game versus the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Middleton did not play in the Bucks' most recent game, their win over the Thunder in Tuesday's Emirates NBA Cup final. The probable tag for Friday suggests he'll play against the Cavaliers, and fantasy managers should anticipate Middleton sitting out Saturday's matchup with the Wizards. AJ Green and Gary Trent Jr. may see their minutes decrease on Friday, but Saturday will be their opportunity to take on a more significant workload.

Middleton (illness) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.