Capela: Unlike Knicks, Hawks play tough and win

Khris Middleton underwent two successful arthroscopic clean-up procedures to fix lingering ankle issues this offseason. Middleton underwent surgery initially on his left ankle shortly after the season. Middleton later underwent a minor clean up surgery on his right ankle in mid-June.

Middleton was walking without pain or discomfort when he visited his teammates in Las Vegas for Summer League. Middleton is expected to be ready for the start of the 24-25 season.

Middleton missed over a month of action and 16 consecutive games with his left ankle injury before returning to the floor on March 17. Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 27 minutes per game and played in only 55 games. Middleton has two years remaining on the three-year, $102 million contract extension he signed with the Bucks last offseason.