Wizards trade for Khris Middleton in six-team deal, part ways with Russell

The Washington Wizards have traded for Khris Middleton from the Dallas Mavericks as part of a six-team trade announced on July 7, 2026. In the process, the Wizards moved on from D'Angelo Russell, who had not played for the franchise last season after joining via a midseason trade. Russell was previously with the Los Angeles Lakers and has struggled to find stability within different teams over recent seasons. The trade also sees multiple players and draft picks exchanged among Detroit, Memphis, and Milwaukee.

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