NBA Buyout Deadline: Mavs’ bold decision leaves Khris Middleton’s future in limbo
The Dallas Mavericks have granted Khris Middleton full autonomy regarding his future ahead of the March 1 buyout deadline. After arriving in the Anthony Davis trade, the veteran forward must choose between anchoring Dallas’s youth movement alongside Cooper Flagg or joining a contender like the Nuggets or Knicks. Following a 25-point performance against Indiana, Middleton’s decision will significantly impact the upcoming 2026 NBA postseason.
The Dallas Mavericks have granted Khris Middleton full autonomy regarding his future ahead of the March 1 buyout deadline. After arriving in the Anthony Davis trade, the veteran forward must choose between anchoring Dallas’s youth movement alongside Cooper Flagg or joining a contender like the Nuggets or Knicks. Following a 25-point performance against Indiana, Middleton’s decision will significantly impact the upcoming 2026 NBA postseason.
