Wizards To Sign Khris Middleton, Trade D’Angelo Russell To Grizzlies
Khris Middleton returns to Washington Wizards in a massive 6-team trade reshaping NBA’s summer roster moves
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The brief
As part of the agreement, the Wizards will send D’Angelo Russell to the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade involves six teams, though specifics beyond Middleton’s return and Russell’s departure remain under wraps pending official announcements.
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Quick answers
Is this a done deal?
Yes. Multiple outlets, including *The New York Times* and ESPN, cite unnamed sources confirming the trade’s completion.
Which teams are involved?
The Wizards, Mavericks, and Grizzlies are confirmed. Coverage mentions a ‘6-team’ trade but does not yet name the others.
What happens to D’Angelo Russell?
He is being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the deal, per *Hoops Rumors* and *Bleacher Report*.
Will Middleton’s contract details be revealed?
Coverage does not yet specify the terms of Middleton’s new contract with the Wizards.
Coverage (5)
- Khris Middleton to rejoin Wizards as part of 6-team trade: Source The New York Times · 2h ago
- Wizards land Middleton in sign-and-trade with Mavericks theScore · 2h ago
- Khris Middleton, Wizards Reportedly Land Contract in 6-Team Sign-&-Trade Including D'Angelo Russell Bleacher Report · 2h ago
- Khris Middleton back at Wiz for 2nd stint in 6-team sign-and-trade deal ESPN · 2h ago
- Wizards To Sign Khris Middleton, Trade D’Angelo Russell To Grizzlies Hoops Rumors · 2h ago
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