"They don't want you anymore." That's what Khris Middleton realized when the Milwaukee Bucks had traded him to Washington earlier this year, as detailed in a conversation with NBA insider Jake Fisher (subscription required). After spending over a decade in Milwaukee, Middleton's time came to an end in a way that no one had envisioned, and it was a tough pill to swallow for everyone.
The end of Khris Middleton's Bucks tenure hurt everyone
As Middleton pointed out in his conversation with Fischer, injuries played a massive part in the move. Following Milwaukee's triumphant title run, during which Middleton etched his name among the best playoff heroes of recent years, the All-Star forward has undergone numerous surgeries and missed significant time.