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Khris Middleton's New Contract Shows Brand-New Value of 3-and-D in Today's NBA

Khris Middleton's new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks is a sign of things to come for the NBA's imperceptibly deep well of three-and-D talent.

A really, really, ridiculously good sign.

As first reported by ESPN.com's Marc Stein and later confirmed by CBS Sports' Ken Berger, the 23-year-old restricted free agent has agreed to a deal in the neighborhood of $70 million:

ESPN sources say Milwaukee and Khris Middleton are closing in on five-year, $70 million deal

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 1, 2015

Khris Middleton and the Bucks have finalized their five-year, approximately $70 million deal, league source confirms.