Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suited up alongside Middleton for 12 seasons, gave a bittersweet farewell on Wednesday night to his championship running mate that included the highest two-word praise one player can heap upon another: "My GOAT."

The Milwaukee Bucks are trading NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards and getting Kyle Kuzma back in the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement said

The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the best players in the NBA in Giannis Antetokounmpo. He's a top-five player in the league by any measure. He is the biggest reason why the Bucks were able to win the NBA title back in 2021 over the Phoenix Suns. As long as the Bucks have him, they think they can be a contender to win the title every year.

The Bucks visit the Hornets in Charlotte as Milwaukee continues a three-game road trip. Get the latest odds and updates, including Antetokounmpo’s status.

The Milwaukee Bucks are all set to lock horns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 5 and their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the clash due to a right patella tendinopathy.