The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to gamble with their roster a bit and hope for the best. They’re parting ways with Khris Middleton in an attempt to upgrade the roster with more stability. Milwaukee is sending Middleton,

Kyle Kuzma is headed to the Bucks in a 4-team swap that sends veteran sharpshooter Khris Middleton to Washington.

Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton after 12 seasons in Milwaukee was "the hardest transaction" he has made as an executive, but did so to "maximize the window" for a championship.

The Milwaukee Bucks made an interesting move before the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, swapping veteran Khris Middleton for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma.

The Milwaukee Bucks made a big trade Wednesday, and by Thursday, many national writers had weighed in on the wisdom of the deal.

The Bucks shook up their championship core, trading Khris Middleton to the Wizards for a deal around Kyle Kuzma. For two seasons, the injury status of Milwaukee Bucks ' franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton has been a daily question. Will he play? Will his minutes be restricted? Can he handle playing back-to-backs?

Now, they have made their move. The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards in return for Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and a second-round pick according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

GM Jon Horst explained why his deadline moves, especially parting with a franchise staple, give Milwaukee a better chance to win a title.

Here is a transcript of his question and answer session, which has been edited down for clarity and to include to only his comments on the trades.Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.