The Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards have agreed to a significant trade that sees veteran forward Khris Middleton head to Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and draft compensation.
The Milwaukee Bucks made a significant move on Wednesday, sending Khris Middleton , AJ Johnson, and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma , Patrick Baldwin Jr. , and a second-round draft pick. This trade marks a new chapter for both franchises, with the Bucks looking to bolster their roster and the Wizards acquiring a proven veteran in Middleton. Middleton, who spent the past 12 seasons with the Bucks, was a pivotal part of their championship run in 2021.
However, his production has dipped in recent years, averaging 12.6 points on 51.2% shooting this season, his lowest scoring average since his second year in the league. The Bucks are now hoping that Kuzma, who has spent the last four seasons with the Wizards, will bring a spark to their offense. Kuzma has averaged 15.2 points per game this season, shooting 42% from the field and 28.1% from three-point range.The trade also sees the Bucks acquire Baldwin, a first-round pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2022, and Johnson, their No. 23 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Baldwin has been traded twice in his short career, playing for both the Warriors and Wizards. Johnson, meanwhile, has appeared in just seven games this season for the Bucks, averaging 13.7 points and 4.8 assists in 10 games for the G League Wisconsin Herd. The trade raises questions about the future of both franchises, with the Bucks looking to retool their roster and the Wizards hoping to build a competitive team around Middleton
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