The Milwaukee Bucks find themselves at a crossroads. With the trade deadline fast approaching, the team must decide whether they can still rely on Khris Middleton, or if his inconsistency is becoming too costly for a franchise with championship aspirations.

Head coach Doc Rivers said that Middleton (ankles), who is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz, is trending toward playing, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. The Bucks continue to manage Middleton's playing time after he returned from bilateral ankle surgeries that he underwent in the offseason,