Khris Middleton-Kyle Kuzma trade chatter gets ‘close’ update

Bucks trade Khris Middleton for Wizards' Kyle Kuzma as Milwaukee parts ways with title-winning veteran
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, CBS Sports NBA insider Bill Reiter confirmed Wednesday. In addition to Kuzma and Middleton, the deal also includes AJ Johnson and a pick swap going to the Wizards.
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But Kuzma has taken quite a dive this year. He’s hit a career-low 28.1 percent from three and 42 percent from the field. He’s down from 22.2 ppg to 15.2. Bleh. He’s got over $40 million left on his deal through 2027, while Middleton has a player option for 2025-26.
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Bucks Trade Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the Bucks traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft pick compensation.
Sources: Bucks trade Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards in a deal that sends Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
NBA trade deadline: Bucks reportedly trade Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma
The second act of Kyle Kuzma's career is over after the Washington Wizards traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Khris Middleton, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Bucks are also sending AJ Johnson to Washington,
REPORT: Bucks trading Middleton to Washington for Kuzma
In total, the Bucks are sending Middleton as well as AJ Johnson and a pick swap for Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation.
REPORT: Milwaukee Bucks Close To Trading Star Khris Middleton In Blockbuster With Eastern Conference Bottom Feeder
The Bucks are actively negotiating with the Wizards to trade Khris Middleton and draft assets in exchange for Kyle Kuzma.
NBA rumors: Khris Middleton-Kyle Kuzma trade chatter gets ‘close’ update
The Milwaukee Bucks (26-22) have hit a skid at an inconvenient time, falling to fifth place in the East after losing four straight games (all by double-digits). Their once revived title-contention ambitions may be dwindling once again.
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