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.

One day before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks traded away veteran Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. Wizards received Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, 2028 first-round pick swap

Kyle Kuzma is headed to the Bucks in a 4-team swap that sends veteran sharpshooter Khris Middleton to Washington.

Khris Middleton, a man whose No. 22 jersey may hang in the rafters of Fiserv Forum someday, wrote a farewell message to Milwaukee Friday.

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.