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Adrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider
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- Joined ESPN successful 2017
After rehabilitating offseason wrist surgery, Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guardant Khris Middleton plans to marque his play debut connected Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.
Middleton, who had a process successful July to repair torn ligaments, returns with the Bucks (15-5) holding onto 2nd spot successful the Eastern Conference down the Boston Celtics (18-4).
Middleton, 31, hasn't played since an MCL sprain successful Game 2 of the opening-round of the Eastern Conference playoffs ended his 2021-2022 season. Without Middleton, the Celtics defeated the Bucks successful 7 games successful the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Middleton made his 3rd All-Star quality a play agone erstwhile helium averaged 20.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
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