Khris Middleton expresses gratitude to Milwaukee in social media message

Middleton expressed his gratitude in a recent social media post, reflecting on his time in the city. "Since the day I arrived in this city, you welcomed me with open arms," Middleton shared. "We went through the tough times of rebuilding, the exciting rise of a championship-caliber team, and ultimately, the incredible journey to capturing the 2021 NBA Championship. The memories of that unforgettable run will always hold a special place in my heart – the clutch shots, epic comebacks, and, above all, the joy of bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy back to Milwaukee after five decades."

Middleton, who had been with the Bucks since the 2013-14 season, was sent to Washington at last week’s trade deadline along with 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson in a deal that brought Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee. Both teams also received draft compensation in the trade.

Bucks general manager Jon Horst

Middleton thanked the Bucks in his post.

“To the Bucks organization: Thank you for believing in me, developing me, and giving me the opportunity to grow from a trade piece into an All-Star and champion,” he said.

Middleton, 33, is the Bucks’ career leader in 3-pointers (1,382) and ranks behind only two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in games (735) and minutes (23,039). He’s third in franchise history in points (12,586) and assists (2,990).

Injuries had limited him to 33 games in 2022-23 and 55 in 2023-24. He didn’t make his 

2024-25 debut

“To the Milwaukee community: This city has become my home,” Middleton said. “The relationships built, the community initiatives we’ve worked on together, and the countless memories made both on and off the court will stay with me forever.

“As I begin this new chapter, I’m excited for the opportunities ahead. But Milwaukee will always hold a special place in my heart. This isn’t goodbye — it’s thank you.”