The Milwaukee Bucks have climbed to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Washington Wizards remain dead last in 15th place.
They both have their own unique needs before the upcoming trade deadline and might help one another out.
According to David Aldridge, per Evan Sidery, the Bucks and Wizards have discussed a potential swap of Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma.
To entice the Wizards even more, the Bucks would probably include draft compensation along with Middleton.
“The Bucks certainly appear ready to move on from Middleton,” Sidery wrote.
The Bucks and Wizards have discussed a potential swap of Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma, per @davidaldridgedc (https://t.co/daeFwfQC1Q).
Milwaukee would also reportedly include draft compensation alongside Middleton.
The Bucks certainly appear ready to move on from Middleton. pic.twitter.com/tY7Ru5bl4j
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 4, 2025
Middleton is averaging 12.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this season, shooting 51.2 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from the three-point line.
It’s been another season impacted by injuries for Middleton, which is one of the reasons why the Bucks are prepared to say goodbye to him.
He has been with Milwaukee since 2013 and has been through it all with them.
Middleton is a three-time All-Star and was an important part of the team’s run to the Finals in 2021.
But over the last few years, the Bucks have used less of Middleton and haven’t relied on him as much.
They now see him as a trade asset, someone they can use in a deal to bolster the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Kuzma has been going through a rough patch this year, averaging a career-low 15.2 points, along with 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
There were rumors of the Wizards holding on to him longer because they wanted to improve his value on the trade market, but maybe they are also ready to start a new chapter.
Could Middleton’s years of experience help the Wizards?
Will Kuzma get out of his slump in Milwaukee?
This could be an interesting and beneficial trade for both teams.
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