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

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

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo clarified Khris Middleton's benching, citing that the team holds the ball too much when all three ball-dominant players—Lillard,

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

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

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Khris Middleton tonight vs. the Sacramento Kings as they try to bounce back from a tough loss in New York.

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.

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

Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Na