Topic / Subject
Buyout chatter says the Spurs and Nuggets have interest in Khris Middleton if Dallas lets him negotiate a buyout and choose his next spot.

TL;DR
This is “if he hits the market” talk, not a buyout announcement. But if Middleton becomes available, teams will line up for wing depth fast.

Key Details
• Hoops Rumors cites reporting that Dallas has left Middleton the option to negotiate a buyout or stay with the Mavericks.
• The same roundup mentions Denver among potential suitors.
• The roundup adds San Antonio as another team said to have interest.
• No buyout agreement has been announced.
• Interest does not equal an offer, and plans can change once money and role details are known.

Breakdown
Middleton is the kind of name that changes the buyout conversation instantly. The second a player like that is actually available, the league shifts from “monitoring” to “we can use that.”

The key hinge here is choice. The report frames Dallas as leaving it up to him, which is usually code for “we are open, but the player has to want the terms and the next role.”

Denver makes sense on paper because contenders always want another reliable wing option, especially one who can create a little and shoot. San Antonio is the more interesting signal, because it suggests either a real need for veteran structure or a competitive push beyond the usual timeline.

Still, this is conditional. Until there is a real buyout agreement, it is all circles on a whiteboard.

Can This Actually Happen?
Yes, but only if two things align. Dallas and Middleton would have to agree on a buyout number, and Middleton would have to want the buyout path versus staying.

If it happens, he would need an open roster spot on his new team, and the team would need a defined role that matches what he wants at this stage.

Would It Even Make Sense?
For Dallas, it makes sense if they prefer the roster flexibility or if the fit is not there. It makes less sense if they believe he can help a playoff run in a real rotation.

For Denver, it makes sense as a “small addition, big playoff value” move. For San Antonio, it depends on direction. If they want to add a veteran who can stabilize minutes and teach habits, it can make sense, but the role clarity matters.

Verdict Box
Likelihood: Low to Medium
Why: The reporting is framed as option and interest, not a negotiated buyout in progress.

What to Watch Next
• Any report that buyout talks have actually started, not just “left it up to him”
• Whether Dallas keeps Middleton active in the rotation, which is often the biggest tell
• If Denver or San Antonio roster moves create an obvious open spot
• Any follow up reporting that names more contenders

Sources
Hoops Rumors — “Buyout Market Rumors: Anthony, Middleton, Ball, D-Lo, Boucher”

Comment
If Middleton hits the buyout market, where is the best fit, Denver for a title run or San Antonio for a bigger role?