Khris Middleton will enter the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. It is unclear if he was a close contact or tested positive for COVID-19, or how long he will be out for.

Source: Eric Nehm/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: Middleton's unfortunate entry into the health and safety protocols is yet another hiccup for the Bucks in this early NBA season, as he joins key contributors in Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and Donte DiVincenzo on the active list.

The Bucks can only hope for a swift and healthy recovery and that Giannis Antetokounmpo can shore things up in the meanwhile.