NBA Trade Verdict
Wizards Win
Washington traded Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a 2025 second-round pick for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round swap right.
February 6, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks / New York Knicks / San Antonio Spurs / Washington Wizards Record confidence: Private Record
Milwaukee Bucks Received
- Player AJ Johnson
New York Knicks Received
- Pick Swap 2028 first round pick swap rights (Wizards can swap own for least favorable of Bucks/Blazers)
San Antonio Spurs Received
- Player Kyle Kuzma
Washington Wizards Received
- Player Khris Middleton
- Player AJ Johnson
- Pick Swap 2028 first round pick swap rights (Wizards can swap own for least favorable of Bucks/Blazers)
Trade Analysis
Washington Wizards Perspective
The Wizards escaped Kuzma's longer contract while adding a young former first-rounder and a potentially useful swap right. Middleton's later movement limits his direct on-court value, but the flexibility and optionality make the package favorable. The official four-team structure and Feb. 6 completion date are confirmed.