The Milwaukee Bucks are reinventing their own roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, one of the players they cast off, Khris Middleton, is breaking down in the nation's capital, and this could be the end of his career.
The Bucks saw the writing on the wall when they made the difficult decision to trade away Middleton at the 2025 Trade Deadline. The fact that they chose Kyle Kuzma as the returning player speaks to some combination of the Bucks' poor scouting and Middleton's cratered value.
The three-time All-Star and second-best player on the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks Championship team meant a lot to the city and the fan base, but he has crossed the line as a positive NBA starter.