Khris Middleton is reportedly heading to Washington as part of a six-team trade.
Khris Middleton is off the free agent market and headed back to Washington as part of a six-team trade.
ESPN reported Tuesday that Dallas is trading Middleton to the Wizards, and the veteran forward will sign a three-year contract for $17.6 million.
In a separate but connected transaction, ESPN reported that Washington will send D’Angelo Russell to Memphis.
ESPN reported that the Middleton trade is connected to several trades, including Russell, that have been reported in recent days, including:
Dallas is sending Middleton to the Wizards via sign-and-trade as part of a larger six-team deal that includes, in total, the Mavericks, Wizards, Clippers, Pistons, Bucks and Grizzlies. It involves previously agreed upon deals such as John Collins, Gary Harris and Taurean Prince… https://t.co/bgmC8NoSup
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The Associated Press and The Athletic also reported on the multi-team transaction.
Middleton, a champion with the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks, has averaged 16.1 points per game through his career.
Middleton is a three-time All-Star who was traded by the Wizards to Dallas in February. The forward, who turns 35 next month, averaged 10.2 points in 63 games between Washington and the Mavericks this past season.
Information from Associated Press was used in this report.
