Bucks Trade Khris Middleton to Wizards in Major Roster Shakeup

Milwaukee GM Jon Horst calls the move the hardest of his career, aiming to strengthen the team’s championship chances while balancing future flexibility.

• The Bucks traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and draft assets to the Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims, and other pieces in a four-team deal.
• Bucks GM Jon Horst described the decision as the most difficult of his career, emphasizing Middleton’s legacy as a three-time All-Star and 2021 NBA champion.
• The trade moves Milwaukee below the NBA’s second tax apron, a secondary benefit that provides more financial flexibility for future roster adjustments.
• Middleton’s recent injury history and declining availability were noted but were not the primary factors in the decision to trade him.
• The Bucks aim to improve depth and versatility with Kuzma and Sims, while leaving an open roster spot to potentially add another player in the buyout market.

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