Khris Middleton will return to the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs, but he will move out of the starting lineup in a reserve role.
Doc Rivers met with Middleton on Sunday to discuss his reserve role. Middleton is on a minutes restriction after undergoing surgery on both ankles. Middleton missed Sunday’s game due to tendinitis in the ankle.
Taurean Prince will remain in the starting lineup for the Bucks.
In 12 games this season, Middleton is averaging 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 23.8 minutes.