For Kuzma, though, going from being a focal point in the offense to a less-featured player has been a bumpy transition. He has described himself as a “rhythm player,” and he has said the way he builds his rhythm is by having the basketball in his hands, with the freedom to create. Interesting moment right before tipoff tonight in Sacramento.

I just decided to be myself and not really just try to fit into everything that we’re doing here, and just really played in the moment,” Kuzma said. “I think my mom helped me out

The Wizards' forward says he'll be more aggressive. Is that at odds with the team's plan to develop its youngsters?

The Washington Wizards are almost a week away from the NBA Trade Deadline, where Kyle Kuzma could end up on a new team. Kuzma, 29, has been thrown around in trade rumors for months, but the time of reckoning is close and the team could look to move on from him.