Khris Middleton
#20SF · Dallas Mavericks
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 829 | 16.3 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 45.9% | 38.5% | 87.8% |
| 2025-26 | 53 | 10.8 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 42.7% | 35.8% | 87.1% |
| 2024-25 | 37 | 11.9 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 47.5% | 36.1% | 85.7% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 24.7 | 9.2 | 4.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 48.2% | 35.5% | 90.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$33.9M
AAV
$33.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Khris Middleton's contract with the Dallas Mavericks grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $33.9M per year over 1 year, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Khris's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 34, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The max contract structure means Khris's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The team will need Khris to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Khris Middleton earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 829 career games, Khris has averaged 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Khris's strongest metric is FG% at 4587.0, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 4.7, below the Small Forward median of 5.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Khris ranks 29th in overall performance. Khris will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
Media and fans express cautious skepticism about Middleton's fit with Dallas moving forward. His C+ performance grade raises questions about age-related decline and injury recovery issues. The $33.9M contract appears questionable given current production levels and role ambiguity. Uncertainty surrounding his commitment—buyout speculation and hesitation about staying—dominates the narrative entirely. Fan confidence remains pessimistic; concerns about whether he's truly invested in the Mavericks' future persist.
Transaction History
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