Bucks general manager Jon Horst explained that there's more than just comparing Kyle Kuzma to Khris Middleton in the latest trade.

One day before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks traded away veteran Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. Wizards received Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, 2028 first-round pick swap

The Bucks have traded Khris Middleton, a source told the Journal Sentinel. It's the team's first big move ahead of Thursday's 2025 NBA trade deadline in what has already been a wild few days across the league.

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