Khris Middleton back at Wiz for 2nd stint in 6-team sign-and-trade deal
Khris Middleton returns to the Washington Wizards as part of a massive six-team NBA sign-and-trade deal.
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The brief
Khris Middleton is rejoining the Wizards from the Mavericks through a six-team transaction. The trade also includes D'Angelo Russell moving to Memphis. Other players involved in the deal include Stewart and Aldama.
Coverage from NBA.com, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports emphasizes the scale of the trade. The New York Post and Hoops Rumors describe the move as a "wild" and "massive" reorganization involving multiple franchises. Further reports are expected to clarify the full list of players involved and the specific terms of the sign-and-trade.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports indicates the Wizards have also cut ties with a Lakers reject valued at $11.6 million.
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Quick answers
Where is Khris Middleton coming from?
Middleton is moving from the Mavericks to the Wizards.
Which other players are moving in this trade?
D'Angelo Russell is headed to Memphis, and the deal also involves Stewart and Aldama.
How many teams are involved in the transaction?
Six NBA teams are part of the sign-and-trade deal.
Coverage (6)
- Khris Middleton, ex-Nets star in middle of wild six-team NBA trade New York Post · 5h ago
- Sorting Out The Six-Team Trade Involving Stewart, Aldama, Others Hoops Rumors · 5h ago
- Reports: Khris Middleton to Wizards as part of 6-team trade NBA.com · 5h ago
- Khris Middleton reportedly rejoining Wizards from Mavericks via 6-team sign-and-trade deal Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Massive six-team trade will see D'Angelo Russell to Memphis, Khris Middleton to Washington NBC Sports · 5h ago
- Wizards cut ties with $11.6 million Lakers reject via massive six-team trade Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
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