Khris Middleton talks about his trade from the Bucks, understanding the move, trying to get healthy and appreciating Milwaukee.

Before the NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks completed a significant trade, sending Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in a multi-team transaction that reshaped rosters across the league.

Middleton, who had been with the Bucks since the 2013-14 season, was sent to Washington at last week’s trade deadline along with 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson in a deal that brought Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee. Both teams also received draft compensation in the trade.