Bucks' leading scorer Khris Middleton sidelined 6 months

Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton suffered a left hamstring injury in preseason workouts that will require surgery, General Manager John Hammond announced Wednesday.

Middleton is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months, with surgery planned in the next week.

Middleton, 25, averaged a career-high 18.2 points, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals last season along with 3.8 rebounds in 79 games.