Wizards Ink Khris Middleton to Deal, Trade Russell to Grizzlies

WHO:

Hoops Rumors - Khris Middleton, D’Angelo Russell, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks

RealGM Basketball - Khris Middleton, D’Angelo Russell, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks

WHAT:

Hoops Rumors - Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year contract worth $17.6 million with the Wizards.

Hoops Rumors - The Wizards will acquire Middleton from the Mavericks via sign-and-trade.

Hoops Rumors - The Wizards will send D’Angelo Russell to Memphis along with a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap.

RealGM Basketball - Middleton averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 22.8 minutes per game over 63 total appearances (50 starts) during the 2025/26 season.

Hoops Rumors - Middleton's contract will not be fully guaranteed; only the first season must be guaranteed, with the second year partially guaranteed and the third season non-guaranteed.

WHERE:

Hoops Rumors - The trade involves the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks.

WHEN:

Hoops Rumors - Middleton will reunite with the Wizards for the 2026/27 season.

Hoops Rumors - The Wizards are sending Memphis the Lakers’ 2029 second-round pick and their own 2033 second-round pick.

WHY:

Hoops Rumors - The Grizzlies will take advantage of their space below the luxury tax line to accommodate Russell's salary while acquiring draft assets.

HOW:

Hoops Rumors - The sign-and-trade will be part of a six-team transaction.

Khris Middleton has agreed to a three-year contract worth $17.6 million with the Washington Wizards, who will acquire him from the Dallas Mavericks through a sign-and-trade deal. In this transaction, the Wizards will send D’Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies, along with a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap, while the Grizzlies will utilize their space below the luxury tax line to accommodate Russell's salary. Middleton, who averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 22.8 minutes per game during the 2025/26 season, will reunite with the Wizards for the upcoming 2026/27 season.