An era ended in Milwaukee at the trade deadline when the Bucks traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in a deal that netted Kyle Kuzma. Middleton spent 12 seasons, nearly his whole career, with the Bucks which included three All-Star appearances and an NBA championship in 2021.

Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards.

For the first time since the deadline, the Bucks GM discussed trading Khris Middleton and acquiring Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims and Kevin Porter Jr.

Hall of Famer Marques Johnson is considered the best small forward in Milwaukee Bucks despite Khris Middleton winning a championship