The Milwaukee Bucks and Khris Middleton have agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth $70 million, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.
The 6-foot-7 Middleton emerged as an essential two-way forward, teaming with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Michael Carter-Williams and a herd of young Bucks that range from 6-6 to 6-11 and give coach Jason Kidd a versatile core capable of locking down on defense.
Middleton averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and shot better than 40 percent from 3-point range last year to cement himself as a major part of the team's plans.