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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has officially staked his claim as an NBA star. He’s enjoying the best season of his pro career with the Wizards in 2022-23 and is a legit candidate to make the All-Star game. But for all that Kuzma is doing well on the court this year, it’s what he’s doing […]

The Washington Wizards are busy ahead of the trade deadline, as they look for ways to smooth out their frontcourt rotation and continue to upgrade their talent. As a result, the Wizards have explored trades for both Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura, talented forwards who are perhaps their most enticing trade assets this side of […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than one month away. For the Brooklyn Nets, that means one last opportunity to solidify their roster ahead of a potential title run. After a dysfunctional start to the season, Brooklyn has posted the league’s best record since hiring Jacque Vaughn as head coach and welcoming back Kyrie Irving […]

Kyle Kuzma is becoming one of the most intriguing subjects heading into February’s 2023 NBA trade deadline. The Washington Wizards forward’s the current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2022-23 NBA season, and with his team not seen as a serious title contender, he is someone deemed to be an ideal […]

To say that Kyle Kuzma’s oversized pink sweater outfit has taken a life of its own would be an understatement at this point. So much so, that the viral fit was featured in a bobblehead night during the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Friday night. After the game, Kuzma was asked […]

The Washington Wizards are only a game back from the 10th seed and final play-in spot despite their 18-24 record following a putrid 10-game losing streak earlier this year. Amid Bradley Beal’s injury woes, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis have kept the Wizards afloat. However, the Wizards could end up losing Kuzma for nothing, with […]

Kyle Kuzma came up in the clutch for the shorthanded Washington Wizards on Wednesday night as he led his team to a 100-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The game went down the wire with neither team willing to let up. In the end, however, it was Kuzma who had the last laugh. With the […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wants to see Jericho Sims and Shaedon Sharpe in the 2023 NBA Dunk Contest, but Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma asked the real question to him: what about you? On Sunday Morant reacted to a report that Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has committed to joining the Slam Dunk […]

The Washington Wizards are in the same category once again: not good enough to make noise in the playoffs but also not bad enough to have great odds at the No. 1 pick. It’s another season of Bradley Beal as the franchise cornerstone of the Wizards, but the future does not seem to be too […]

The Brooklyn Nets are rolling behind Kevin Durant’s lead, and so Kyle Kuzma believes the man should be given more credit. On Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Durant stepped up big time to help Brooklyn erase a 15-point lead and win 108-102. The Slim Reaper was 9-of-26 from the floor, but he did make […]

With the 2022-23 season close to its halfway mark, the 2023 NBA All-Star Game is almost here. On Thursday, the league released its initial returns of fan voting. While there is still plenty of time for players to move up and down on the lists, the voting showed some intriguing names, whether they are from […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma couldn’t help but wonder why Skip Bayless remains unpunished until today despite all the insensitive remarks he has said over his broadcasting career. Kuzma asked the question after Bayless made headlines once again, this time for his disgusting remarks about Damar Hamlin’s injury. On Monday, the FOX Sports commentator really […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is cruising right along, and as we near the midway point of the season, the 2023 NBA trade deadline is beginning to draw near. Many teams are going to be looking to make some upgrades in their efforts to pursue a title this season, and one such team who could end […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has always had a knack for scoring the ball. Since entering the league in 2017, Mitchell has been one of the best shot creating guards in the NBA, never finishing a season with a scoring average below 20 points per game. But his career-high 71-point explosion to lead the Cavs […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised a myriad of NBA fans last season as one of the top teams in the East for at least half of the season. However, inexperience and injuries hindered their progress as they were eliminated in the play-in tournament by the Atlanta Hawks. Despite the loss, their run showed immense potential for […]

Kyle Kuzma sent LeBron James a birthday message as trade rumors continue to swirl, per Kuz on Twitter. @KingJames 👑 day!! Enjoy my brother! 🎉 🥃 pic.twitter.com/bVUMQ0JRSi — kuz (@kylekuzma) December 30, 2022 “Enjoy my brother!” Kuzma’s gesture will likely excite Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, it should not be something that is over-thought. Kyle […]

The Phoenix Suns have a solid record early on in the 2022-23 season, but they could be in some serious trouble over the next few weeks. That’s because star guard Devin Booker was ruled out for at least the next four weeks with a left groin strain. Given how good Booker has been for the […]

The Washington Wizards are the ultimate trade-bait team ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline. Every team is looking to see if they decide to tear it down. Kyle Kuzma is the main player everyone is looking at, as he is playing very well and is on a manageable contract. The Wizards could certainly get […]

Luka Doncic is on another level. The Dallas Mavericks star just posted a stat line against the New York Knicks that left his NBA peers such as Trae Young, Kyle Kuzma, DeMar DeRozan, and the rest of the NBA in awe of his greatness. Doncic finished with a cartoonish stat line in the Mavs’ overtime […]

The Washington Wizards are not in a very good spot right now. They are presently ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 13-21 record. They are currently tied with the Orlando Magic. And while the Magic have won eight of their last 10 games, the Wizards have gone in the complete opposite direction. Washington […]

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 […]