Khris Middleton was sent to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, but many people felt he would continue to travel along the league and find another home soon.
But according to a new report from Josh Robbins, Middleton will stay put, and the team thinks he can be a huge help for their young core.
“The Wizards expect that Middleton, an Olympic gold medalist and a crucial contributor to the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2020-21 NBA title, will become the model example for the young players to emulate,” Robbins wrote, per NBACentral.
The chances of the Wizards moving Khris Middleton are “almost zero,” as they want him to mentor the young players on the team, per @JoshuaBRobbins
“The chances of Middleton being rerouted to another team before Thursday’s deadline are almost zero, a league source told The… pic.twitter.com/7ph3OVjbx8
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 6, 2025
If the Wizards want an experienced veteran, it is hard to do much better than Middleton.
He has been in the league for 12 years and has found all kinds of success.
After getting his start with the Detroit Pistons, he soon moved to the Bucks, where he became the team’s second option and helped them win a championship in 2021.
Along the way, he has also racked up three All-Star appearances and has added a lot of stability to the team’s lineup.
However, injuries have slowed Middleton down, and there have been questions about his longevity and future.
When he came to the Wizards, some people thought he’d be used as a trade chip and sent to another location.
But the Wizards want to get the most out of Middleton’s experience and skill.
They think he can play a mentor role to the team’s young players and help get them on track.
Middleton will have his work cut out for him because Washington is currently the worst team in the league with a 9-41 record.
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