Milwaukee Bucks Trade Khris Middleton to Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
The Milwaukee Bucks have made a significant move ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, trading veteran forward Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. The deal, confirmed on February 5, 2025, also includes additional players and draft considerations. The Bucks will receive Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and a 2025 second-round pick, while sending Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a 2028 pick swap to the Wizards. Notably, Kuzma agreed to reduce his trade bonus to facilitate the deal, helping Milwaukee stay under the second apron and maintain flexibility for future moves.
Middleton, a three-time All-Star and key contributor to the Bucks’ 2021 NBA championship, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, limiting his availability and production. This season, he averaged 12.6 points per game in just 23 appearances, his lowest scoring average in over a decade. The Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, have opted to pivot, acquiring Kuzma to bolster their forward rotation. Kuzma, a former champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, has averaged 15.2 points per game this season but has struggled with efficiency, shooting just 28.1% from three-point range.
The trade represents a calculated risk for Milwaukee, as Kuzma has not reached the same heights as Middleton in his career. However, the Bucks are betting on Kuzma’s championship experience and potential to rediscover his form in a winning environment. Meanwhile, Middleton’s departure marks the end of a 12-year tenure in Milwaukee, where he became one of the franchise’s most decorated players.
The deal also opens the door for the Bucks to make additional moves, as they now have the ability to aggregate salaries in trades. With the trade deadline looming, Milwaukee could look to further strengthen its roster as it aims to contend in the Eastern Conference. For Kuzma, the move offers a fresh start and a chance to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, while Middleton begins a new chapter in Washington.
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