The Milwaukee Bucks decided to make a big move at the trade deadline. They decided to trade a key member of their 2021 title team in order to pursue a title this year. That meant they had to trade Khris Middleton in exchange for Kyle Kuzma.

Middleton, who had been with the Bucks since the 2013-14 season, was sent to Washington at last week’s trade deadline along with 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson in a deal that brought Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee. Both teams also received draft compensation in the trade.

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, while Milwaukee will also acquire Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst says trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time All-Star had done for the franchise

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time NBA All-Star had done for the franchise. “I’m incredibly close with Khris personally,