According to Chris Haynes, Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have made the decision to bench Khris Middleton.

This choice comes after his reported return to the lineup after dealing with tendinitis in the ankle.

Despite him being moved to the bench, Milwaukee is designating the 33-year-old to a “reserve role.”

Taurean Prince will continue to get the start for the foreseeable future.

In 12 games, Middleton is averaging 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

According to the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are out for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

Both players suffered non-COVID illnesses since their NBA Cup championship game in Las Vegas.

Lillard hasn’t played since last Tuesday, and Giannis has not since Friday night.

Milwaukee has no Christmas game, so their next game is December 26th—the day after Christmas Day.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be shorthanded heading into Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with Damian Lillard being out.

According to multiple reports, headlined by Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, Lillard has entered the concussion protocol. The reason why is due to taking a hit to the head during the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics.

The 34-year-old experienced headaches and dizziness, with tests later uncovering that he did indeed suffer a concussion.

Despite being out for Tuesday’s game, and being in protocol, there is a possibility Lillard can be a “go” for Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

This season, Lillard is averaging 26.0 points off 44.4% from the field, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in ten games.