Khris Middleton on Wizards: I think this team could definitely be a playoff team
If you're here next season in Washington, what do you foresee with this young core? Khris Middleton: I think this team could definitely be a playoff team. I think we had a stretch recently where we were competing against some of the playoff teams in some games, where we won some games and lost some others. I think if you give us a full offseason and give us a full season together, with the improvement of the young core, which is going to be huge, I think they can take a big step because of the way they work, how talented they are, and how smart they are.
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Story: Trae Young discussed Atlanta's future. Reporting on Hawks free agents Caris LeVert and Clint Capela. Dyson Daniels' DPOY case. Khris Middleton thinks the Wizards can make the playoffs next season. Thunder, Grizzlies, and more updates on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… - 11:02 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nothing new on the Sixers' latest injury report, aside from Quentin Grimes, who does not appear to be resting for tomorrow's clash - yes, clash - with the Wizards.
All of Malcolm Brogon, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, Khris Middleton, and Marcus Smart OUT for Washington. - 4:32 PM
After the trade from Milwaukee, did you still want to show you can score and make clutch shots? What feelings did you have? Khris Middleton: I'm always going to have the utmost confidence in myself, but work like I'm one of the worst players. I don't like using the phrase chip on my shoulder, but there is a bit of confidence in me wherever I go and a belief in myself that I can get back to where I was. -via HoopsHype / March 28, 2025
Washington Wizards wing Khris Middleton was forced to leave Thursday's game at halftime due to right knee soreness. Following the game, the Wizards head coach Brian Keefe announced that Middleton would undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. -via RealGM / March 28, 2025
Josh Robbins: Per the Wizards' injury report, on the first night of a back-to-back, Khris Middleton (bilateral ankle injury management) and Marcus Smart (right index finger injury management) will be OUT from Monday night's game in Toronto. Richaun Holmes (left knee contusion), Malcolm Brogdon (left ankle sprain) and Saddiq Bey (ACL surgery recovery) also will be OUT. -via Bluesky / March 9, 2025
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