Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) warms up prior to the game between the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Comment On Khris Middleton Washington Wizards News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 9:58 PM ET

Khris Middleton had spent over a decade with the Milwaukee Bucks before getting traded to the Washington Wizards (during the middle of the 2024-25 season).

On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported news about Middleton.

Via Charania: "Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN."

Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/skVrixdlA5
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2025

Middleton finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 36.1% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Many people reacted to the news on social media.

@BANDEMlC: "He dont care about winning"

@notconnorb_: "33 mil khris middleton in 2025 will still be their best playertears bro"

@BayAreaTrev: "I completely forgot he was on the Wizards"

@FanDuelCanada: "Honestly a good price for Middleton! "

@OTLFFootball: "Why’d they pick up that contract in the first place lmao"

@FanDuel: "This tweet is how a lot of people found out Khris Middleton was on the Wizards "

@1keezybaby: "Once upon a time he use to be a vital part of the bucks now he’s an afterthought"

@jokicgoatic15: "Most underrated player in the NBA over the last decade"

Middleton was among the best guard/forwards in the league.

He helped the Bucks win the 2021 NBA Championship over the Phoenix Suns.