The Milwaukee Bucks shook up their roster Wednesday, trading three-time All-Star Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma.
It was surprising to see the Bucks trade Middleton given his role in helping the franchise win a title in 2021, but the 33-year-old wing has dealt with numerous injuries since the championship run and hasn't played well at all this year as he comes off double ankle surgery. Shipping him off in exchange for Kuzma is smart business; Kuzma is a few years younger at 29 and has over two years remaining on a very reasonable deal. The former Wizards forward also hasn't played very well this season so the on-court difference may not be particularly substantial, but the Bucks got cheaper and younger.
