The Bucks traded Middleton and a 2024 first-round pick to Washington in February for Kyle Kuzma. While the move marked the end of an era, Milwaukee made sure to celebrate Middleton’s legacy. Coach Doc Rivers called Middleton “a Buck for life” and said he pushed the team’s video staff to create a “phenomenal” tribute.

For the first time since departing Milwaukee in 2023, Wizards Khris Middleton will make his return to his former team as the Bucks open the season with a home g

Middleton is the definition of a franchise icon. Though he might not have been the top-tier player Giannis Antetokounmpo is, that didn't stop him from etching his place in franchise history. His endless run of clutch buckets and big-time moments during the title run alone will have his jersey hoisted into the Fiserv Forum rafters down the line.