Projected starting lineup for the Bucks after adding Kyle Kuzma and trading Khris Middleton
The Milwaukee Bucks made an interesting move before the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, swapping veteran Khris Middleton for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma.
Middleton, who was moved to the bench in Milwaukee earlier this year, was having his least productive season in more than a decade. This move gives the Bucks someone who could potentially add more scoring next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, even though it surrendered someone who was pivotal to helping them win a championship just a few seasons ago.
Here is how we project the new starting lineup for Milwaukee now that the more expensive Middleton is out and Kuzma (who was reportedly coveted by Antetokounmpo) is in.
POINT GUARD: Damian Lillard
Backup: AJ Green
SHOOTING GUARD: Andre Jackson Jr.
Backup: Gary Trent Jr.
SMALL FORWARD: Kyle Kuzma
Backup: Pat Connaughton
POWER FORWARD: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Backup: Taurean Prince
CENTER: Brook Lopez
Backup: Bobby Portis Jr.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Projected starting lineup for the Bucks after adding Kyle Kuzma and trading Khris Middleton
