Khris Middleton Stays Loyal to Mavericks

0:00This is Corey, with NBA News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Chris Middleton has decided to stick with the Dallas Mavericks and finish the 2025-26 season there instead of seeking a contract. Buyout. NBA insider Mark Stein reports that the veteran wing shared this plan after some back and forth. Earlier this week, Middleton told Stein he was still thinking over his choices right before Sunday's buyout deadline passed. Multiple playoff contenders, like the Denver Nuggets, express interest in picking him up as a free agent if he went that route. There was real doubt among observers that Dallas could hold on to him, given the buzz from those teams. In the end, Middleton shows loyalty to the Mavericks, so he'll wrap up the year in Dallas without any changes. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably.