The Milwaukee Bucks are trading away Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.

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The Milwaukee Bucks are trading away their long-time player and former All-Star Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Milwaukee Bucks are trading Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and second-round draft compensation.

Khris Middleton spent 12 years with the Bucks after starting his career with the Detroit Pistons. During this time, he became an NBA champion once in 2021 and was named an All-Star three times. 

This season, Middleton has averaged 12.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 23 games this season.

Kyle Kuzma has averaged 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 32 games this season for the Wizards.

Before being traded to Washington, Kuzma played four years for the Lakers, becoming an NBA champion in 2020.

Kyle Kuzma to the Bucks trade summary

  • Milwaukee Bucks receive Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and second-round draft picks
  • Washington Wizards receive Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a pick swap
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