It still feels weird for Milwaukee Bucks fans to see Khris Middleton in a Washington Wizards jersey. But that’s a reality now, as Middleton is writing a new chapter in his career in the NBA, with the Wizards, who traded for him in February.
Khris Middleton had a powerful message for the Milwaukee community following his return in the Washington Wizards’ matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Wednesday night.
Khris Middleton was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks in February of 2025. While he had the chance to play against his former team before the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season, he did not have the opportunity to return to Milwaukee and play in his old stomping ground.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Khris Middleton views a standing ovation from an opposing crowd as one of the highest forms of respect a player can receive. He was greeted with several on Wednesday night, marking his first game back in Milwaukee since the Milwaukee Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards at last season’s deadline.
The Washington Wizards fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in their season opener, and although the result was not very surprising, a few trends and storylines may have emerged.
Milwaukee Bucks fans made sure to show former Buck Khris Middleton all the love on Wednesday, when the Washington Wizards visited Fiserv Forum. The Bucks played a video tribute for Middleton, and the fans inside the building gave him standing ovations.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a season-opening 133-120 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take care of business and deny Khris Middleton a “revenge game” (I use revenge loosely), as they dispatched the Washington Wizards 133-120.
There are many moments in life that we all look forward to. We may have these days and dates circled on our calendars because of the excitement, anxiety or mixed feelings and emotions.
As the NBA season unfolds, the Washington Wizards may find themselves exploring trade options involving veteran forward Khris Middleton. While Middleton remains a steady presence and proven winner, the Wizards are a franchise in transition and could look to acquire younger assets or draft capital to accelerate their rebuild.
Khris Middleton has been part of Opening Night in Milwaukee for more than a decade. But Wednesday marks the first time he'll be in something other than a Bucks uniform.
For the first time since departing Milwaukee in 2025, Wizards forward Khris Middleton will make his return to his former team as the Bucks open the season with a home game against Washington.
To grow in life, you have to have some growing pains. Those growing pains are made to be a measuring stick to see where you are in life at that particular time.
Klay Thompson is already talking championship in Dallas. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, the veteran sharpshooter believes the Mavericks can win it all — provided they stay healthy and Kyrie Irving returns at some point this season.
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Khris Middleton established himself as one of the best second options in the league during his career with the Milwaukee Bucks. Now with the Washington Wizards, the veteran forward may not be the same player, but he still brings a lot of value to the table.
Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported Monday.
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, delaying free agency for another year, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Washington Wizards have already been eliminated from playoff contention, and their 16-58 record is the second-worst in the NBA. Yet, Washington has one of the brightest futures of any team in the league.
So far, the sample size (three games) is small for Kyle Kuzma, who Milwaukee acquired from the Washington Wizards before the NBA trade deadline for Khris Middleton, a three-time All-Star