Khris Middleton a Potential Buyout Candidate for Wizards by February

Khris Middleton, currently with the Washington Wizards, is considered a potential buyout candidate, though an offseason buyout is unlikely due to his injury history and probable minimum salary interest. Washington may prefer to trade his $33.3 million expiring contract for a long-term deal with draft picks. As he nears his age-34 season and has struggled defensively, Middleton, who previously played for Milwaukee, is expected to seek a buyout around February to join a winning team.