Overview
- Middleton exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season on June 23, 2025, ensuring his return to Washington.
- The three-time NBA All-Star joined the Wizards in a midseason trade from Milwaukee after 12 seasons with the Bucks.
- He missed significant time due to offseason ankle surgeries and posted career lows in points (11.9) and minutes (22.8) last year.
- Despite a reduced role, he logged a 58.8 true shooting percentage and averaged nearly 19 points per 36 minutes.
- With his contract set to expire after 2025-26, Washington faces a choice between leveraging his veteran leadership or exploring trade options at next season’s deadline.