"When Washington opted to land Middleton, the expectation was that the forward would use the fresh start to his advantage proving he had plenty left in the tank. Obviously, the main motive behind the Wizards decision to acquire the veteran was to move on from Kyle Kuzma, who had increasingly become a distraction for the struggling team with his growing frustration throughout the Wizards struggles."
"On a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Zach Lowe made his stance on Middleton's start to the season very clear. When talking about the underwhelming impact of Wizards veterans CJ McCollum and Middleton on the season, Lowe further explained why the overwhelming stance on the 34-year-old forward hasn't been too high to start the season. "McCollum and Middleton have been frankly not very good," Lowe said. "In Middleton's case, looking very old and not playing half the games.""
Washington acquired Khris Middleton expecting a veteran presence and a fresh start while moving on from Kyle Kuzma. Middleton has struggled with availability and inconsistent play, limiting his impact as the Wizards remain near the bottom of the standings. Observers across the league have noted the underwhelming start from Middleton and fellow veteran CJ McCollum. Zach Lowe criticized both veterans, saying they have not been very good and that Middleton looks old and has missed many games. Middleton is averaging 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 24.9 minutes across 12 starts, showing diminished production.
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