Washington Wizards guard Khris Middleton hopes not to tear up when the Milwaukee Bucks honor him on Wednesday.

The 2025-26 NBA season begins for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Washington Wizards ... and a very familiar face.

It was less than four years after that title that the Bucks decided to trade Middleton to the Washington Wizards. On Wednesday, Middleton returns to Milwaukee for the first time as an opponent.

Khris Middleton will again be back at Fiserv Forum, playing for the opposition, when the Bucks and Wizards meet in the 2025-26 season opener.

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MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) — The Milwaukee Bucks begin the regular season tonight as the Washington Wizards come to Fiserv Forum.

Former Bucks star Khris Middleton is already feeling the emotions in return to Milwaukee for first time as an opponent.