Khris Middleton is returning to the Washington Wizards through a sign-and-trade agreement involving the Dallas Mavericks, reported by multiple outlets citing league and reporting sources. Middleton, 34, had been with Dallas at the time of the deal’s announcement and is being sent to Washington as part of a larger, multi-team transaction. The agreement is described as a partially guaranteed, three-year contract that could total up to about $17.6 million.
The sign-and-trade is reported to be connected to other moves in a broader six-team package. ESPN’s Shams Charania is cited in several reports about the structure of the transaction, including additional player and draft capital exchanges. One reported component sends D’Angelo Russell from Washington to the Memphis Grizzlies, along with various second-round pick protections and swaps. Other reported parts of the larger package include the movement of Caris LeVert from Detroit to Milwaukee in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.
Sources also note that league approvals were pending at the time of reporting and that some details were expected to be finalized as part of the overall trade framework.
