Khris Middleton signs three-year deal to return to Wizards via trade

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Khris Middleton signs three-year deal to return to Wizards via trade
Summary

Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year, $17.6 million sign-and-trade deal to rejoin the Washington Wizards. The veteran player, who previously spent parts of two seasons with the team, is expected to provide leadership and experience. His return comes after a successful tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he contributed to their championship run. Further details about his role and integration into the Wizards' lineup are anticipated as the offseason progresses.

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  • •Khris Middleton signs with Wizards on July 8, 2026.
  • •Deal is structured as a sign-and-trade.
  • •Middleton's contract is valued at $17.6 million.
  • •Previously part of the Bucks' championship team.
  • •Expects to bring leadership to the Wizards.
Latest Updates
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  • 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Khris Middleton agrees to sign-and-trade deal to return to Wizards
What they're saying
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Khris Middleton is being traded back to the Washington Wizards on a partially guaranteed, three-year deal that could be worth as much as $17.6 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday night. Middleton agreed to a sign-and-trade deal with the Dallas Mavericks, who are sending him to the Wizards, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league had yet to give the moves the necessary approvals. ESPN reported the deal would be folded into other pending agreements and become part of a six-team, 11-player trade that sends D'Angelo Russell from Washington to Memphis as well as Caris LeVert from Detroit to Milwaukee in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.

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The Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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The Washington Wizards made another shakeup after re-acquiring a veteran and trading D'Angelo Russell back to a familiar team

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