Adam WellsFebruary 5, 2025

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In their desperate attempt to upgrade the roster before the trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards in a package for Khris Middleton.

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Bucks will receive Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a second-round draft pick from the Wizards for Middleton, AJ Johnson and a pick swap.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, “a key element” of the deal involved “a large vote of support” from Giannis Antetokounmpo:

Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer

I’m told a key element of the trade talks that brought Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee in exchange for championship mainstay Khris Middleton: a large vote of support for Kuzma from one Giannis Antetokounmpo.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.