The Milwaukee Bucks have some difficult decisions to make surrounding Khris Middleton as they balance sentiment and pragmatism.

In a season full of questions about the Milwaukee Bucks' long-term direction, Khris Middleton continues to provide answers.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been one of the sleeper teams in the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes for some time now. Many have hinted that Milwaukee could be a team for Bu

Giannis Antetokounmpo gets candid when speaking about the Bucks' struggles against top teams in the East.

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking on the New York Knicks today as they look to keep the winning ways going strong. Milwaukee is coming off a big win over the Orlando Magic and now they face another team just ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings.

Middleton has been on the injury report pretty much all year with bilateral ankle surgeries, but luckily, he will be on the court tonight against the Orlando Magic. Middleton has been upgraded to available. Middleton will be on the court as the Bucks look to capture their 22nd win of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo talks about why Khris Middleton is coming off the bench, details his importance in the team's success

According to Clutch Points NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Bucks remain interested in acquiring Butler and are willing to include forward Khris Middleton in the trade after previous reports signaled that Milwaukee would prefer to hold onto Middleton if possible.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been waiting to see all-stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard at full force under head coach Doc Rivers, as the trio have been limited to just seven games together this season due to injury and illness.

The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a tough loss on Saturday when they dropped their 16th game of the season to the Portland Trail Blazers. More Bucks: Giannis

Against the Raptors, the Bucks shot 50 percent from 3. They could thank Antetokounmpo for making quick and correct decisions with the ball.