Khris Middleton signs three-year deal to return to Wizards via trade
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:01 AMESPN — Wiz reunite with Mavs' Middleton in sign-and-trade...
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Wizards Sign Khris Middleton, Trade D'Angelo Russell
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Khris Middleton agrees to sign-and-trade deal to return to Wizards
"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.
"The Washington Wizards made another shakeup after re-acquiring a veteran and trading D'Angelo Russell back to a familiar team
"Khris Middleton agrees to sign-and-trade deal to return to Wizards
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External links- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 2:01 AMWiz reunite with Mavs' Middleton in sign-and-trade...
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 1:00 AMWashington Wizards Sign Khris Middleton, Trade D'Angelo Russell
The Washington Wizards made another shakeup after re-acquiring a veteran and trading D'Angelo Russell back to a familiar team
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 12:40 AMKhris Middleton agrees to sign-and-trade deal to return to Wizards
Khris Middleton agrees to sign-and-trade deal to return to Wizards
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