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It looks like Kyle Kuzma’s days with the Washington Wizards are numbered, with the trade talks surrounding him only growing louder each day. Kuzma has been linked with potential trades as of late amid the Wizards’ fear that he could leave in the offseason. Kuzma signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Los […]

The Phoenix Suns have started off the season 19-14, putting them in 4th place in the Western Conference. Phoenix is led by their star guard duo of Devin Booker and Chris Paul. However, they were struck with injuries early on. They have also faced many storylines, with a new owner on the way after Robert […]

Jordan Poole had a scorching start on Sunday as the Golden State Warriors took on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in their highly anticipated Christmas day matchup. The Dubs guard dropped 17 points in the first quarter as he did his best to help Warriors fans forget about Stephen Curry’s injury absence. Washington Wizards […]

It’s another season in the NBA, and it’s another year of the Washington Wizards being in the middle of the pack. Since the Wizards still have Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis as key cogs, they cannot execute a full rebuild. On the other hand, the team is also not strong enough to compete with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers still sit below .500 and its clear reinforcements are needed at the trade deadline. Funny enough, a familiar face has crept onto their radar, with rumors swirling that LA is interested in Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, who is enjoying a career campaign in DC in 2022-23. He was part of […]

The has been a lot of buzz surrounding Kyle Kuzma of late as the 27-year-old ponders his future with the Washington Wizards. Kuz has a player option on his current deal, which simply means that he could walk away as a free agent this offseason if he so chooses. The Wizards are well aware of […]

The Golden State Warriors lost several guys from their 2022 NBA championship run, including Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr., and Nemanja Bjelica. The front office was banking on the younger players stepping up along with some other veteran role players, but they have been underwhelming this season. With Stephen Curry expected to miss several […]

Kyle Kuzma has made headlines of late after it was reported that the Los Angeles Lakers had approached the Washington Wizards inquiring about the availability of the 27-year-old. Kuz reportedly wants out of Washington and the Lakers seem to be interested in trying to bring him back to Hollywood in the near future. Incidentally, Kuzma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly inquired about a Kyle Kuzma trade, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Kuzma, a former Laker, has enjoyed a superb season in Washington with the Wizards. Haynes added that the Wizards like having Kuzma on the team and will not give him up for cheap. “From what I was told, […]

Right now, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Kyle Kuzma and his future with the Washington Wizards. With the 27-year-old potentially a flight risk for the Wizards this summer (he has a player option for next year), a handful of teams have already been linked to a potential trade for the 6-foot-9 forward. According to […]

In we’re being real here, the Washington Wizards entered this season with little to no expectations. The Eastern Conference is too stacked for Washington to legitimately compete for a top-six or even a top-eight spot, but they were off to an incredible start at 10-7. Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal, and Kyle Kuzma have all been […]

‘Tis the season for NBA trade rumors. So, it’s not a shock when almost any name gets mentioned as a potential trade candidate. However, in the midst of a great season, it is a little shocking that Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that there could be a Kyle Kuzma trade in the works […]

The trade deadline is on the horizon and this has unsurprisingly caused the rumor mill to heat up. With teams now looking to strengthen their respective squads ahead of the second half of the season, several high-profile names have already popped up on the radar in terms of players who could potentially find a new […]

The Washington Wizards have a real dilemma on their hands on the Kyle Kuzma front. He currently has two more years remaining on his current deal including this season, but the catch is that he has a player option for next year. This means that unless the Wizards sign him to an extension, he could […]

Kyle Kuzma has taken on a bigger role ever since he got traded to the Washington Wizards. His scoring is up as he tries to help Bradley Beal get the team back into the playoffs. Although they have a record of just 11-13, they have a camaraderie that is much improved. Kuzma told Shams Charania […]

It’s now been over a year since Kyle Kuzma was part of the Russell Westbrook blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards. And while he loved his time in Southern California, Kuz is truly grateful for the chance to be in DC and actually develop into the player he always envisioned himself […]

Kyle Kuzma had another eye-popping performance for the Washington Wizards on Sunday night as they hosted his former team in the Capitol One Arena. Kuzma’s 26-point effort wasn’t enough, though, as his Wizards ended up on the receiving end of a 130-119 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. After the game, Kuz […]

Ivica Zubac had the game of his life in a Sunday matinee against the Indiana Pacers. Zubac wreaked havoc on the Pacers’ interior all night long, tallying 31 points and 29 rebounds (17 defensive, 12 offensive) to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a much-needed 114-100 victory without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. And Kyle […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were NBA champions in 2020 after being the last team standing in the Orlando bubble, and Kyle Kuzma played a key role on that team. He came off the bench as the Lakers sixth man averaging 10.0 points per game and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 43 percent from the field. And […]

World Cup fever is upon us, and for good reason, given how the biggest event in world football pitting the best international teams against one another occurs only once every four years. A spotlight unlike any other is cast on some of the greatest, yet relatively unknown, footballers in the world during this period – […]

Dennis Schroder finally made his much-awaited debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in a 128-121 win over the Detroit Pistons. Before the game, the 29-year-old took to Instagram to share his excitement to take the court. Little did he know that Kyle Kuzma was going to use this as an opportunity to go […]

Kyle Kuzma had a pretty miserable shooting night on Friday, going just 9-of-24 from the field in the Washington Wizards’ 107-106 overtime win against the Miami Heat. Despite his lack of efficiency in the evening, however, it was still Kuz who saved the day for Washington. With the Wizards down three points with less than […]

While Phoenix Suns fans wait on a potential trade involving forward Jae Crowder or Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, the Athletic senior NBA insider Shams Charania said the Suns could set their sights on acquiring Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma and Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin in a Friday article. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is establishing a name for himself without question. He recently drew impressive praise from Kyle Kuzma, who referred to Gilgeous-Alexander as a “top-5 guard” in the league right now, per Chase Hughes. This would place Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among high-profile superstars like Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. Although some people […]

Kyle Kuzma has been huge for the Washington Wizards in their past two games, dropping 36 points on the Dallas Mavericks last Thursday and 23 on the Utah Jazz this Saturday. However, unknown to many, the veteran forward wasn’t at his best in both matches. Speaking to reporters following the Wizards’ 121-112 win over the […]

One of the names flying under the radar this season is Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. The former Lakers fan-favorite has steadily been improving since he was traded to Washington. During their stunning performance against the Dallas Mavericks, Kuzma had the game of his life, exploding for 36 points. After the game, Kyle Kuzma made […]

The Washington Wizards were without Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis against the Dallas Mavericks, but they did have Kyle Kuzma. He finished with 36 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and five three-pointers. According to the Twitter page StatMuse, Kuzma is the first player in the league this season to put up at least 35 points […]

We’re only a few weeks into the new season and already, Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma has already found himself on Shatin’ a Fool a couple of times. His latest entry came on Monday night as the 27-year-old struggled mightily to tie his shoe in the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets. Kuz lost his […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma sent out a seemingly innocent tweet on Thursday about appreciating people while you still can. The inspirational message took a different turn, however, after it got a very intriguing reaction for Kuz’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James. It all started when Kuzma tweeted out a rather cryptic tweet […]

After starting their season with three wins in their first four games, the Washington Wizards have now come crashing back to earth with three straight defeats. Their last one came in the form of a disappointing 118-111 loss to a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers that were without superstar Joel Embiid on Monday night. After the loss, […]

The Washington Wizards were hosting a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, and the contest presented itself as an opportunity for Kyle Kuzma to build on his strong start to the season. Unfortunately for him, a botched dunk in the third quarter prompted an instant shoutout from Shaqtin’ a Fool on Twitter. Kuz had […]

When the Lakers traded for Anthony Davis, they gave up nearly all of their young assets save for Kyle Kuzma. It was a big deal at the time as it appeared as if the Lakers thought highly enough of Kuzma that they envisioned him as a long-term player worth keeping around as they contended for […]

Kyle Kuzma and the Washington Wizards are in Japan right now as they take on the defending champions Golden State Warriors in a couple of pre-season tune-up games. Kuz got an awesome surprise during the trip as he met up with a Japanese fan that honored him in the most epic way. The Wizards stud […]

Kyle Kuzma made huge strides on the court last season, at times serving as the Washington Wizards’ best player with Bradley Beal missing the second half of the season. The growth he’s showed isn’t just with his basketball skills, though. The man is literally still growing. According to Kyle Kuzma himself, his last physical measurement […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Kyle Kuzma recently got brutally honest on his mindset after he left the team ahead of the 2021-2022 season. Washington Wizards reporter Chase Hughes shared the following report on Kuzma. “Kyle Kuzma says he was in a “dark place” leaving the Lakers because of the narratives surrounding his exit: ‘How […]

It has been over four years since Jordan Clarkson and Kyle Kuzma were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. The pair have clearly kept close ties, though, and they recently made an appearance together in the high-fashion streets of New York City. Here’s a look at Clarkson and Kuzma looking absolutely fresh (or I guess […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma is the latest NBA player to flex his elite talent in the pro-am circuit. This came in the form of a mind-boggling 67-point eruption during a pro-am game in Utah over the weekend. Let’s just say that Kuzma’s performance left more than a few folks in awe. It was the […]

The Washington Wizards are an intriguing team heading into this season. The Wizards have some solid pieces, and they could make a playoff push despite a competitive Eastern Conference. The biggest move Washington made was re-signing star guard Bradley Beal to a five-year, $251 million deal. Beal is one of the best scorers in basketball. […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma recently made a guest appearance on The Draymond Green Show, and there were more than a few interesting tidbits in his conversation with the Golden State Warriors star. One in particular that caught a lot of people’s attention pertains to Kuzma talking up the Showtime Lakers from the 1980s. Kuzma agreed […]