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Denver Nuggets Interested In Dallas Mavericks’ Khris Middleton

Originally posted on Dallas Hoops Journal
By Ashish Mathur | Last updated Feb 27, 2026 1:58 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets are interested in Dallas Mavericks wing Khris Middleton, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Middleton has yet to decide whether he will stick with the Mavericks or ask for a buyout.

Dallas acquired Middleton from the Washington Wizards in the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade.

Middleton stressed he is grateful for the warm welcome he’s received in Dallas, where the Mavericks — as @TheSteinLine first reported — have told the former All-Star they will work with him if he seeks a buyout before Sunday’s deadline to be playoff-eligible for a new next team. https://t.co/f1QmRDxPZ8
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 27, 2026

Khris Middleton is making $33.3 million this season in the final year of his contract. The three-time All-Star turns 35 in August.

In six appearances with the Mavericks, Middleton is averaging 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 50.0% from the field, 38.1% from beyond the arc and 91.3% from the free-throw line.

Dallas is in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. All signs point toward Jason Kidd’s group missing the playoffs and play-in tournament this season.

Middleton is better suited to play for a playoff team at this stage of his career, so it will be intriguing to see if the swingman’s representation approaches the Mavericks about a buyout.

The Nuggets, led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, are in fourth place in the West. They are first in the NBA in points per game and offensive rating.

A Texas A&M product, Middleton has played for the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Wizards and Mavericks. He holds career averages of 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

Middleton helped the Bucks win the 2021 championship against the Phoenix Suns. He’s been in the NBA since 2012.

This article first appeared on Dallas Hoops Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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