Charania's report on Wednesday indicates that someone, or multiple people, within the organization are getting tired with Middleton's lack of progress. Putting public pressure on a player, particularly one of Middleton's standing, is a rare occurrence in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for a period of time but is still working to feel physically ready for his season debut from double ankle surgeries in the offseason, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

However, he has been medically cleared and is ramping up to come back, Shams Charania reports at ESPN. His exact phrasing was, “Khris Middleton has been medically cleared for a period of time but is still working to feel physically ready for his season debut.” Doc Rivers put it this way speaking to the media.