Kuzma finished with 21 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-13 FT) and six rebounds in 34 minutes during Monday's 125-111 loss to Golden State.
The 29-year-old forward put together his best performance yet since joining Milwaukee, doing much of his damage from the charity stripe -- Kuzma went just 3-for-4 from the free-throw line in his first two games for the Bucks combined. He's started the last two contests while Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been on the shelf, and it's not clear yet whether Kuzma will remain in the starting five once the team's superstar is healthy, or if he'll be used to bolster the second unit instead.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Shooting woes in start
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Kuzma closed Sunday's 135-127 victory over the 76ers with 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes.
The 29-year-old received the starting nod for the first time with his new team, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) was sidelined for a fourth consecutive contest. Kuzma struggled from three-point range in the victory, and in two outings with the Bucks, he has shot only 4-for-14 from beyond the arc. Over that two-game span, the eighth-year pro has amassed 25 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 60 total minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will make Milwaukee debut Friday
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Kuzma will officially make his Bucks debut Friday against the Hawks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma was shipped to the Bucks in a deal involving Khris Middleton being dealt to the Wizards prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline. The one-time NBA champion will suit up for the first time Friday for Milwaukee in Atlanta. He's averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season, shooting career-low percentages from the field (42) and beyond the arc (28.1).
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Iffy to debut Friday
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Kuzma (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
The 29-year-old is questionable to make his Bucks debut after having been included in the trade that sent Khris Middleton (not injury related) to the Wizards on Wednesday. Kuzma appeared in 32 regular-season outings for Washington, averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 three-pointers, shooting a career-low 42.0 percent from the field in 27.7 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Headed to Brew City
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The Bucks acquired Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin and a 2025 second-round draft pick from the Wizards on Wednesday in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round pick swap, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Kuzma's name had been heavily linked to the Bucks in recent days, and the Wizards were able to work out a deal to send the 29-year-old forward to Milwaukee. He had been in the midst of a down season in Washington, shooting just 42 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from beyond the arc while averaging 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per contest. In Milwaukee, it's not immediately clear if Kuzma will move into the starting lineup, or if he'll serve as the team's sixth man like Middleton had in recent weeks prior to being traded.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Drops season-high 31 on Minnesota
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Kuzma racked up 31 points (13-24 FG, 5-10 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
The 29-year-old forward led the Wizards to their first win since Jan. 1 with a season-best scoring effort, topping the 30 points he piled up last week in Phoenix. Kuzma's five made threes also tied his season best. Kuzma has had a rough campaign overall, but he's showing signs of breaking out with the trade deadline looming -- he's provided 20-plus points in three of the last nine games, averaging 17.1 points, 7.4 boards, 2.7 assists and 2.0 threes during that span.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Bounces back with double-double
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Kuzma posted 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 106-82 loss to the Raptors.
After a paltry seven-point outing Monday, the veteran forward regained his form with an efficient double-double in Wednesday's clash with the Raptors. It was his third double-double of what's been a disappointing season thus far. For reference, he had recorded seven double-doubles at this point last season and went into the All-Star break averaging 21.8 points and 6.3 boards, up from 14.3 and 5.7 this year. He'll look to keep building on Wednesday's outing against the Lakers on Thursday.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Held in check
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Kuzma finished Monday's 130-108 loss to Dallas with seven points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes.
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.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Posts season-high 30 points
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Kuzma amassed 30 points (12-24 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Suns.
Kuzma posted his second double-double of the season in the loss, but the seventh-year pro's 2024-25 results have largely been a disappointment. His current seasonal averages are well below normal, with a 7.6 PPG decrease in scoring from last season being the most glaring example. It's unclear if the Wizards will make any big moves before the trade deadline, but Kuzma is one of several players mentioned as potential trade options.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Another subpar display
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Kuzma ended Sunday's 123-100 loss to the Kings with 13 points (3-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 33 minutes.
Kuzma has entrenched himself in a starting role now that his rib injury is in the rearview, but his performances have been a bit inconsistent from a statistical perspective. He's failed to reach the 15-point mark in four of his last six outings, averaging 12.2 points per game and shooting 34.3 percent from the floor in that stretch.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Puts up 22 points Saturday
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Kuzma closed Saturday's 122-114 loss to the Warriors with 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes.
Jordan Poole led the way for the Wizards with a 38-point effort, but Kuzma was among the top performers for Washington with an efficient scoring display. The veteran returned to a starting role Jan. 3 following a lengthy absence due to a ribs injury and has been productive, albeit a bit inconsistent. In nine starts since returning to the hardwood, the Kuzma is averaging 14.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 45.6 percent from the floor.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Solid outing in defeat
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Kuzma racked up 22 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 120-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Kuzma delivered a solid bounce-back performance after totaling 11 points on 3-for-18 shooting across his last two outings. The eighth-year forward led the Wizards in scoring Monday, tying Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid for the game-high mark in steals as well. Kuzma also logged just his second game through 21 regular-season appearances with 20-plus points, five or more rebounds and at least five assists, as he stuffed the stat sheet in the losing effort.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Plays poorly in loss
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Kuzma closed with six points (2-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 136-95 loss to the Thunder.
Kuzma posted his second dud in a row, as he's now scored 11 points over that span on a combined 3-for-18 shooting from the field. The Wizards have lost six games in a row and have a 6-31 record on the season, and it's no secret that Kuzma has been linked with a move elsewhere.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Kuzma (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Kuzma exited Tuesday's game against Houston with a calf bruise and didn't return, but he's cleared to play on the second half of Washington's back-to-back Wednesday. Over five games since returning from a rib injury, the star forward has averaged 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.6 threes in 23.8 minutes. Kuzma wouldn't figure to have any limitations on his playing time against the 76ers.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Iffy for Wednesday
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Kuzma (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Kuzma didn't play in the second half of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Rockets due to a right calf contusion and may be sidelined for the second half of Washington's back-to-back set. Carlton Carrington (back) and Alexandre Sarr (illness) are also questionable, while Marvin Bagley (knee), Malcolm Brogdon (foot) and Jordan Poole (hip) have all been ruled out already.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Leaves early with calf bruise
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Kuzma recorded 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Tuesday's 135-109 loss to the Rockets before sitting out the entire second half with a right calf contusion.
Coming out of halftime, Kuzma was initially deemed out for the remainder of Tuesday's contest due to the calf injury but was subsequently upgraded to questionable. However, Kuzma didn't end up taking the floor at all during the second half, and his status for Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia is uncertain. Justin Champagnie replaced Kuzma to begin the second half and would likely start Wednesday if Kuzma can't play.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Now deemed questionable to return
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After initially ruling Kuzma (calf) out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Rockets, he is now deemed questionable to return, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Kuzma left Tuesday's contest after logging 17 minutes of action due to a right calf contusion. While it now appears that Kuzma could return to action against Houston, at the very least, it is a good sign that he has avoided a serious injury.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Won't return Tuesday
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Kuzma will not return to Tuesday's matchup against the Rockets due to a right calf contusion, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports. He'll finish the game with 10 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes.
Kuzma will not return for the second half of Tuesday's contest, and his availability for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set Wednesday against the 76ers is now in jeopardy. If the star forward remains sidelined Tuesday, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Explodes for season-high 28 points
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Kuzma posted 28 points (13-23 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 110-98 loss to the Pelicans.
It was Kuzma's best performance since returning from a rib injury and one of his finest overall this season, as the forward tallied a season-high 28 points to go with a full stat line Sunday. Over his last four games (two starts), Kuzma is averaging 14.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.6 minutes. The 29-year-old's 31 minutes against the Pelicans were also his most since he rejoined Washington's lineup, so whatever minutes restrictions Kuzma may have had appear to have loosened.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Posts 14 points in Friday's start
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Kuzma finished with 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 132-120 loss to New Orleans.
Making his first start since Nov. 27 and seeing his biggest workload in three games since returning from a rib issue, Kuzma provided modest production. The 29-year-old forward's numbers on the season are well off his usual pace, which has suppressed his trade value, but Kuzma still has time to to build a case that he can help a contender prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline.