The Washington Wizards are just 10 days away from the NBA Trade Deadline, and Kyle Kuzma's future in the nation's capital hangs in the balance. Kuzma, 29, is on
Bronny James had the NBA world at its feet after his ridiculous poster in Saturday's G League game between the South Bay Lakers and Rip City Remix. Bronny also finished the game with a 31-point night.
Kuzma had just scored 30 points in his previous outing against the Suns, only to post yet another dud. Needless to say, January has been a month to forget for the forward. In his last 15 appearances, Kuzma shot 41.7 percent from the field and 28.4 percent from beyond the arc.
As a veteran presence on the Wizards, he is seen as a logical trade chip for a roster that's firmly rooted in a rebuild.
Kyle Kuzma wanted to stay with the Wizards at the last trade deadline, but he's now putting himself above their rebuild.
It has been a struggle for Kuzma, who has taken a backseat to the Wizards’ plans for the future. But Saturday night in Phoenix, he looked like his old self.
The latest NBA rumors include Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat standoff, the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner drifting apart, and Kyle Kuzma angling to leave DC.
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.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has struggled to adapt to the team's new philosophy this season. With injuries plaguing him earlier in the year and younger players eclipsing his role in the rotation,
Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are looking for their fifth win in a row on Wednesday as they travel to the nation's capital for a date with the struggling Washington Wizards.
Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, matching a Dallas record by hitting seven 3-pointers in the period, and the Mavericks breezed past the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 130-108.