Wizards Trade Forward Kyle Kuzma To Bucks For Khris Middleton

Washington Wizards Trade Forward Kyle Kuzma To Milwaukee Bucks For Former All-Star Khris Middleton

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The Washington Wizards have made a move, trading forward Kyle Kuzma and rookie guard AJ Johnson to the Milwaukee Bucks for forwards Khris Middleton, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft pick. There will also be a pick swap between the two teams.

Kuzma joined the Wizards in 2021 when the Los Angeles Lakers packaged the former, NBA All-star along with Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Kuzma has blossomed into a key contributor and leader. Known for his versatility, Kuzma has showcased an all-around game, averaging 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game during his tenure with the team.

Middleton, 33, spent the past 11 seasons in Milwaukee and was a key member of the Bucks’ championship team in 2021. He is averaging just 12.6 points per game this season — his lowest average since 2013-14 — as he continues his recovery from offseason surgery on both ankles.

Source: ESPN