Khris Middleton played the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time on Friday since a trade deadline deal sent him to the Washington Wizards for a package centered around Kyle Kuzma. The trade brought the end of the longtime partnership between Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo, who brought an NBA title to Milwaukee in 2021.
Last week, Middleton penned a heartfelt parting message to the city of Milwaukee after 12 seasons with the Bucks, which included three All-Star appearances. Before the Bucks played Middleton's new team in Washington, D.C. Friday, the new Wizard opened up to The Athletic's Eric Nehm about the trade.
