Kuzma, 29, joined the Bucks earlier this month in a trade-deadline deal that sent Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson to the Washington Wizards. Kuzma played for the Wizards from 2021-

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.

Doc Rivers admitted that the massive trade involving Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton took some time because the Milwaukee Bucks hesitated to send 20-year-old guard AJ Johnson to the Washington Wizards.

Washington Wizards swingmen Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart participated in the team’s full practice on Wednesday, signifying the two ballers could make their team debut soon. Middleton played 23 games for the Milwaukee Bucks this season before being traded to Kyle Kuzma earlier this month.

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the more underrated trades in the NBA this season when it sent a package including Khris Middleton out in a four-team deal that brought them Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma, a 6-foot-9 forward,

The recent NBA trade deadline saw the Washington Wizards trade Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks for Khris Middleton. Despite losing the four games since the trade, Wizards fans are seemingly happy with the way the team's playing without Kuzma.

The Washington Wizards fell short against the Milwaukee Bucks as Khris Middleton faced his former team for the first time.