Milwaukee made this move because they believe Kuzma can help them make a deep run in the playoffs. After being knocked out in the first round by the Pacers last year, they want to make a run to at least the Eastern Conference Finals.

The second act of Kyle Kuzma's career is over after the Washington Wizards traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Khris Middleton, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The Bucks are also sending AJ Johnson to Washington, while Milwaukee will also acquire Patrick Baldwin Jr. and second-round draft compensation.

Wednesday morning marked the end of an era in Milwaukee, as the Bucks agreed to trade franchise icon Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin Jr.