Khris Middleton reunites with Bang ahead of Bucks showdown
The Washington Wizards begin the 2025/26 season on Wednesday night on the road against Milwaukee Bucksand it’s an emotional game at that it will be Khris Middleton’s first game in Milwaukee as an opponent. Before the game, when Middleton arrived at the arena, he was greeted an old friend in Bucks mascot, Bango. The two embraced before Middleton joined the crowd of famous faces on his way in.
The The Bucks traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards last season at the trade deadline, receiving forward Kyle Kuzma in return. It was a shocking move at the time, given how important Middleton has been to the Bucks’ success over the years. He was a major part of the Bucks’ 2021 championship run.
During the Bucks’ title run, Middleton averaged 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 34.3 percent from the three-point line and 88.7 percent from the free throw line.
After being traded last season, Middleton appeared in 14 games for the Wizards, all starts, averaging just over 22 minutes per game. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 41.3 percent from the field, 27.7 percent from the three-point line and 86.8 percent from the free throw line.
Middleton began his career with the Detroit Pistons after being selected 39th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft. He became one of the best second-round picks in NBA history. He was originally acquired by the Bucks in the trade that brought Brandon Jennings to the Pistons.
Middleton ended up playing about 11 and a half seasons for the Bucks, being selected to three All-Star appearances during that span. Now he begins his first full season with the Wizards, his 14th overall, as one of the team’s veteran leaders amid a youthful core.
2025-10-23 00:41:00
