Doc Rivers explains why Khris Middleton was downgraded to the bench on Wednesday, just hours before Milwaukee's win against the Spurs.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, coach Doc Rivers confirmed on Wednesday prior to the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis,

Doc Rivers revealed that the Bucks' reason for benching Khris Middleton is due to precaution only amid his injury problems.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, according to Chris Haynes. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis, is still trying to work himself back from double ankle surgery in the offseason.

The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly transitioning veteran forward Khris Middleton into a bench role moving forward. According to NBA insider Chris

The Milwaukee Bucks are making a significant change to their lineup, with Khris Middleton being removed from the starting five and moved to a bench role moving forward, per NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Middleton was informed of the decision in Toronto, a game in which he sat out. According to Haynes, Taurean Prince will remain in the team’s starting lineup. Haynes is also repo