Khris Middleton will head to the bench for Tuesday's game at the Lakers, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Middleton will head to the bench for Tuesday's game at the Lakers, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Coach Larry Drew has opted to place two point guards, Brandon Knight and Luke Ridnour, into the starting lineup, while Giannis Antetokounmpo takes over at small forward for Middleton. As a result, a hit to Middleton's output can be expected due to his line as a reserve this season - 9.1 points (on 54.2 percent shooting), 2.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 treys in 21.3 minutes per contest. Because the Bucks are inclined to dole out 30-plus minutes nightly to their talented rookie, Antetokounmpo, Middleton may only have a bit role off the bench for the foreseeable future.