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New York Knicks Trade Jericho Sims to Milwaukee Bucks in Khris Middleton Deal

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The New York Knicks have officially traded center Jericho Sims to the Milwaukee Bucks, marking a significant move as the NBA trade deadline approaches. This transaction is part of a larger deal involving the Bucks and the Washington Wizards, where Milwaukee sent veteran forward Khris Middleton to Washington in exchange for Kyle Kuzma and additional assets. The trade highlights the Knicks' strategy to reshape their roster and adds depth to the Bucks' frontcourt following their recent acquisition.

According to reports from ESPN's Shams Charania, the Knicks will receive Delon Wright and cash considerations in exchange for Sims. The Bucks also gained the draft rights to Mathias Lessort while the Knicks secured the draft rights to Hugo Besson. Sims, who was the 58th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, struggled to find consistent playing time in New York, averaging limited minutes over his tenure with the team.

Details of the Trade

  • Teams Involved: New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards
  • Players Traded:
    • Jericho Sims (Knicks to Bucks)
    • Khris Middleton (Bucks to Wizards)
    • Kyle Kuzma (Wizards to Bucks)
    • Delon Wright (Bucks to Knicks)
  • Draft Rights:
    • Mathias Lessort (Bucks to Wizards)
    • Hugo Besson (Wizards to Knicks)
  • Contract Status: Jericho Sims has a $2 million expiring contract this season.

Sims’ limited impact during his time in New York included never playing more than 52 games in a season and averaging fewer than 16 minutes per game. His best opportunity came earlier this season when Mitchell Robinson was injured, but he was unable to take full advantage of the situation. The Bucks, who have relied on Giannis Antetokounmpo to play some minutes at center, may find a role for Sims as they look to deepen their bench ahead of the playoff push.

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