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Report: Bucks' Khris Middleton tears hamstring, will require surgery

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<p>ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 20: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Kyle Korver #26 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 20, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</p>

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MILWAUKEE -- Just one day after superstar-in-waiting Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a massive $100 million extension, the Milwaukee Bucks have lost a key piece of their starting roster to injury, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports.

Yahoo's Shams Charania broke the news Wednesday evening that starting guard Khris Middleton tore his hamstring, and would need surgery to address the injury.

Milwaukee forward Khris Middleton has suffered a torn hamstring and will undergo surgery, league sources told The Vertical. Story coming.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 21, 2016

Middleton has been an important cog in Milwaukee's offense over the last couple of seasons, posting career highs in both minutes and points per game last year.

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Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowksi reported on Twitter Wednesday evening the Bucks are already looking for a replacement for Middleton:

Re: @ShamsCharania report, Bucks making calls today to inquire about wing deal to compensate for Middleton loss, sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) September 21, 2016