Khris Middleton reportedly rejoining Wizards from Mavericks via 6-team sign-and-trade deal
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Key Points:
- Former All-Star Khris Middleton is returning to the Washington Wizards from the Dallas Mavericks via a complex six-team sign-and-trade deal, agreeing to a three-year, $17.6 million contract.
- The multi-team trade also involves the Clippers, Pistons, Bucks, and Grizzlies, with multiple player and draft pick exchanges designed to facilitate previously agreed-upon trades among the teams.
- Middleton, a three-time All-Star and 2021 NBA champion with the Bucks, previously played for the Wizards before being traded to the Mavericks; he averaged 10.2 points and 3.7 rebounds last season across both teams.
- The Wizards, who have revamped their roster with stars like Anthony Davis and Trae Young, hope Middleton’s veteran presence will help them compete for a postseason spot after a five-year drought.
- The deal also provides the Clippers with a $16 million trade exception, highlighting the intricate financial maneuvers involved in the six-team transaction.
