Horst spoke to reporters for 25 minutes to discuss a variety of topics about the Bucks' moves around the trade deadline.

For the first time since the deadline, the Bucks GM discussed trading Khris Middleton and acquiring Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims and Kevin Porter Jr.

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said trading Khris Middleton was the toughest decision of his career because of everything the three-time All-Star had done for the franchise. “I’m incredibly close with Khris personally,

Bucks general manager Jon Horst called trading franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton "the hardest transaction" he has made as an executive, but did so to "maximize the window" for a championship.

Bucks general manager Jon Horst explained that there's more than just comparing Kyle Kuzma to Khris Middleton in the latest trade.

After 12-long seasons in Milwaukee, Khris Middleton was traded out to Washington right before last week's trade deadline came to an end.

One day before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks traded away veteran Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma. Wizards received Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, 2028 first-round pick swap

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has acknowledged the media ESPN that the transfer of Khris Middleton has been the most difficult part of his career as an executive. "It's still the ultimate responsibility to try to maximize this team as best we can," Horst said.

GM Jon Horst explained why his deadline moves, especially parting with a franchise staple, give Milwaukee a better chance to win a title.