The Washington Wizards could be the key to the Milwaukee Bucks getting the player they need for their upcoming playoff run.

Kyle Kuzma could play for the Bucks soon, but only if the Wizards trade for the injured Khris Middleton's unappealing contract.

Milwaukee Bucks are eyeing Kyle Kuzma from Washington Wizards, to strengthen their roster alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Kuzma's scoring and versatility make him an attractive target.

With this season’s NBA trade deadline looming on Thursday afternoon, the Washington Wizards have some clear priorities and some, shall we say, “disputed” priorities. What’s not in dispute, league sources told The Athletic,

The Bucks have long been linked to Jimmy Butler, but they may be turning their attention to the Wizards' Kyle Kuzma.

The Wizards and Bucks have explored a potential trade that would involve Milwaukee forward Khris Middleton and Washington forward Kyle Kuzma, two league sources tell Josh Robbins and David Aldridge of The Athletic.

The Washington Wizards have explored a potential trade that would send forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks for veteran wing Khris Middleton and draft capital, sources told The Athletic's David Aldridge and Josh Robbins.

"Two league sources said the Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks have explored a potential deal in which Milwaukee would send Khris Middleton and draft capital to Washington for Kuzma," R

The Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks have explored a trade involving forwards Kyle Kuzma and Khris Middleton, per NBA insiders Josh Robbins and Davis Aldridge of The Athletic.