Khris Middleton returns to the Washington Wizards in a historic trade involving six franchises
Santi Aldama, whom we already announced was leaving for the Mavs, is also part of this move
Khris Middleton will once again wear the jersey of the Washington Wizards. The veteran small forward, a free agent this summer, has reached an agreement to sign a three-year, $17.6 million contract, a deal that will be completed through a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
The move is part of a complex trade involving six teams: Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Middleton, 34, is returning to a franchise where he made a good impression during his previous time due to his leadership and experience as an NBA champion. The interest in reuniting their paths was mutual from the start of free agency.
The Grizzlies, the Mavs, and the Pistons Involved
As part of the agreement, Washington will send D'Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies along with a 2029 Draft second-round pick, a swap of 2032 second-round picks, and another 2033 second-round pick. Additionally, Dallas will trade a 2033 second-round pick along with Middleton to Washington.
The deal also includes other previously arranged trades. Detroit will send Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to Milwaukee in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, a move that will allow the Pistons to generate a salary exception and reduce payroll.
On the other hand, Detroit will trade Marcus Sasser to Dallas, Isaiah Stewart to Memphis, and a 2028 protected second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Grizzlies will send Santi Aldama and the rights of Turkish player Tarik Biberovic to Dallas, along with three second-round picks to Detroit: the most favorable in 2029 among those belonging to Detroit, the New York Knicks, and the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as the 2031 and 2032 picks.
Meanwhile, the Clippers will trade John Collins to Detroit and an amount of money to Milwaukee.
Dallas will complete its involvement by sending AJ Johnson to Memphis, in addition to a conditional 2030 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.
Middleton played 63 games last season, averaging 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Before the February trade deadline, he was moved from Washington to Dallas in the deal that brought Anthony Davis to the Mavericks.
The small forward concluded a 12-season stint in Milwaukee this year, where he was a three-time All-Star and a key support to Giannis Antetokounmpo during the 2020-21 season championship victory.
In addition to his accolades, Middleton brings valuable playoff experience. He has played 80 postseason games, with averages of 20.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, numbers exceeding those in his regular-season career.
With this addition, Washington continues to add experience to a project aiming to advance in the playoff race. After acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis last season to boost their young core, the franchise has also strengthened its rotation this summer with the arrivals of Deandre Ayton and Khris Middleton, veterans set to provide leadership and stability to a team with higher aspirations for the upcoming season.
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