Overview
- Dallas has left the stay-or-buyout decision to Middleton and his camp, according to reporting by Marc Stein.
- He must be waived by March 1 to be eligible for the playoffs with a new team this season.
- Middleton exited Tuesday’s game against the Nets with a right-shoulder stinger and did not return.
- Since arriving in the Anthony Davis trade, he posted a 25-point game and is averaging 16.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 40% from three in four appearances.
- Detroit has been mentioned as a potential landing spot, but apron-restricted teams such as the Cavaliers, Warriors and Knicks cannot sign him, and a buyout would also cost him Bird rights.