GM Jon Horst explained why his deadline moves, especially parting with a franchise staple, give Milwaukee a better chance to win a title.

Khris Middleton, the talented forward recently signed by the Washington Wizards, has made headlines by announcing that he will not be wearing his old jersey number from the Milwaukee Bucks .

The Washington Wizards are not expected to trade veteran forward Khris Middleton after acquiring him from the Milwaukee Bucks in

Wizards plan, for now, is to hold on to Khris Middleton, who played with Malcolm Brogdon in Milwaukee. Move gives Washington a little financial flexibility and frees up even more playing time/responsibility for its young wings. Plus they can take a flyer on AJ Johnson.

Kyle Kuzma is headed to the Bucks in a 4-team swap that sends veteran sharpshooter Khris Middleton to Washington.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time All-Star had done for the franchise. “I’m incredibly close with Khris personally,

AJ Johnson said over the weekend that he was a bit shocked after learning the Bucks sent him to the Wizards ahead of the trade deadline.

For the first time since the deadline, the Bucks GM discussed trading Khris Middleton and acquiring Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims and Kevin Porter Jr.