{"id":585924,"date":"2026-02-06T09:23:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/585924\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:23:13","slug":"mavericks-not-buying-out-khris-middleton-after-anthony-davis-trade-with-wizards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/585924\/","title":{"rendered":"Mavericks not buying out Khris Middleton after Anthony Davis trade with Wizards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mavericks not buying out Khris Middleton after Anthony Davis trade with Wizards<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Mavericks<\/a> surprised the NBA world once again after sending Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards<\/a> one day before the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

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The Mavericks shipped Davis, D\u2019Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum to the Wizards in exchange for Khris Middleton<\/a>, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and five future draft picks. Branham was later traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Tyus Jones.<\/p>\n

Among Dallas\u2019 new players, Middleton gives the most value. Some, however, predicted that he would be bought out. But according to ClutchPoints\u2019 Brett Siegel, that would not be the case<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cKhris Middleton isn\u2019t being bought out and should make his debut for the Mavs on Saturday at San Antonio,\u201d reported Siegel on X.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old Middleton, a three-time All-Star, should provide instant scoring off the bench. While injuries have slowed him down in recent years, he remains a threat with his shooting. He is also a capable defender.<\/p>\n

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In 34 games with the Wizards this season, he averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.<\/p>\n

He could also serve as a mentor to Cooper Flagg<\/a>, whose role with the Mavericks has suddenly grown even bigger with the departure of Davis and the continued absence of Kyrie Irving due to an ACL injury.<\/p>\n

It could be even argued that Middleton and Flagg have the same playing style, with the 19-year-old rookie only having more bounce.<\/p>\n

Mavericks interim general manager Michael Finley stressed the need to inject a \u201cwinning culture\u201d<\/a> into the team following the exit of Davis and company.<\/p>\n

Middleton is expected to join Jones, Bagley, Klay Thompson, and Brandon Williams in the second unit.<\/p>\n

Related: Jason Kidd makes \u2018unfortunate\u2019 admission on Anthony Davis\u2019 short Mavericks tenure<\/a><\/p>\n

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