According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.

Official trade:

• Bucks:
• Kyle Kuzma
• Patrick Baldwin Jr.
• Second-rounder
• Wizards:
• Khris Middleton
• AJ Johnson
• Pick swap

With Milwaukee doing this deal, it drops them below the second apron and pairs Kuzma with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Kuzma turned down the chance to be traded to the Dallas Mavericks at last season’s trade deadline. He’s been vocal about the direction of Washington for the past couple of weeks.

According to Chris Haynes, Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks have made the decision to bench Khris Middleton.

This choice comes after his reported return to the lineup after dealing with tendinitis in the ankle.

Despite him being moved to the bench, Milwaukee is designating the 33-year-old to a “reserve role.”

Taurean Prince will continue to get the start for the foreseeable future.

In 12 games, Middleton is averaging 12.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

Khris Middleton Returns To The Bucks

Khris Middleton Returns To The Bucks

The speculation was all over the board with some thinking he was going to move on from Milwaukee and some thinking he was going to stay loyal.

The final decision was made by both sides that they should continue their partnership. This has landed Middleton a three-year, $102 million deal.