Middleton is the definition of a franchise icon. Though he might not have been the top-tier player Giannis Antetokounmpo is, that didn't stop him from etching his place in franchise history. His endless run of clutch buckets and big-time moments during the title run alone will have his jersey hoisted into the Fiserv Forum rafters down the line.

Khris Middleton and Mike Budenholzer turned their initial disagreement into a successful run with the Bucks, which culminated in a 2021 championship.

Middleton will not play against the 76ers. He was officially listed as out for the game on the team's initial injury report a few hours after practice. Before that report Rivers said,“No Khris today so probably no Khris (Wednesday). It's pretty 100%.

The Wizards closed the gap in the second half, but Giannis Antetokounmpo kept his foot on the gas to seal the win.

MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Bucks begin the regular season tonight as the Washington Wizards come to Fiserv Forum. The Wizards are a young team but do feature former Buck Khris Middleton.

Ultimately, the uncertainty around Middleton's injury hurt the Bucks' depth chart, and they felt that Kuzma could add a more stable presence. Middleton isn't the only championship veteran to leave the Bucks in recent years.