Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Khris Middleton sacrificing to help the team

TORONTO, ON- FEBRUARY 1 - Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dunks as the Toronto Raptors fall to the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. February 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- FEBRUARY 1 - Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dunks as the Toronto Raptors fall to the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. February 1, 2019. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as Khris Middleton receives praise for embracing change in his All-Star campaign.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we hear about how Khris Middleton’s versatility and selflessness fuel the positive perception of his game around the league, discuss all of the latest buzz surrounding Anthony Davis, consider President Bill Clinton’s potential Bucks fandom , and much more.

The past week or so has to have felt like vindication to Middleton, who has accepted a lesser role and tried to work seamlessly in an offense that gives him fewer chances to get to his spot, as he was named an All-Star reserve by the league’s coaches. Now, the next step is continuing to grow in comfort with the new-look Bucks as the playoffs approach.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 2/4/19

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 things to watch for on the road against Brooklyn Nets (read here): Before Monday night’s game, Adam McGee previewed the Bucks’ meeting with the Brooklyn Nets, which saw an end to their five-game road trip.

Milwaukee Bucks: D.J. Wilson‘s development provides peek into future (read here): I wrote about the development of second-year forward D.J. Wilson and how it gives us a potential glimpse into the kind skill development that’s becoming prevalent in Milwaukee under head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Milwaukee Bucks: 4 players worth targeting in a Thon Maker trade (read here): Adam also listed a handful of potential trade targets around the league if the Bucks do end up seriously sniffing out a deal to trade Thon Maker in light of his trade request.

Milwaukee Bucks reportedly on Anthony Davis’ wish list for trade destinations (read here): I picked up on the biggest Bucks news of the day, that being that New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis has reportedly listed the Bucks on his wish list of teams to be dealt to as well as being willing to sign long-term with.

Milwaukee Bucks Rumors: What does an offer for Anthony Davis look like? (read here): Lastly, Adam offered up what a potential trade offer the Bucks would look like, in the highly unlikely possibility they enter discussions to potentially strike a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for superstar Anthony Davis.

Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 2/4/19

‘It’s tough to find something he can’t do’: Khris Middleton’s versatility is paying off now for Bucks ($) (read here): Eric Nehm of The Athletic.put together a detailed profile of Khris Middleton, showcasing how key players around the league respect his versatile skill-set, and just how important his willingness to sacrifice is seen to be from inside the Bucks.

Bucks 113, Nets 94: Putting on a show in front of the brass (read here): The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez recapped the Bucks’ winning effort over the Brooklyn Nets which closed out their five-game road trip on a high note.

13 hip-hop songs that give Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo a shout out (read here): Also of the Journal Sentinel, Piet Levy rounded up a list of songs that shout out Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo within the lyrics.

Is former President Bill Clinton secretly a superfan of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks? (read here): Jace Evans of USA Today investigated whether former President Bill Clinton is a fan of the Milwaukee Bucks after he took in the team’s game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday night, alongside co-majority owner Marc Lasry and co.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.