Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Inks four-year deal with Washington
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Kuzma and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $102 million deal Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Kuzma, who averaged career highs in points (21.2), assists (3.7) and minutes (35.0) per game last year, declined a $13 million player option earlier this summer and cashed in with a massive deal at the beginning of free agency. Despite re-signing with Washington, it's still likely the Wizards opt to trade the 2017 first-round pick as part of their massive rebuild under new ownership.
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Kyle Kuzma: Declines player option
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Kuzma declined his $13 million player option Tuesday, making him a free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Kuzma averaged career highs in points (21.2), assists (3.7) and minutes (35.0) per game last year and is set up for a substantial raise this summer. Wojnarowski relays that there's a possibility he returns to Washington on a new deal, but that doesn't appear to be in line with the current plan of the Wizards' new ownership, who recently traded superstar shooting guard Bradley Beal to the Suns. However, a sign-and-trade would be a plausible outcome for both sides. Kuzma is a capable scorer and would be a solid floor spacer on a contending team.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Out for finale
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Kuzma (ankle) has officially been ruled out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rockets, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Kuzma's absence will mark his 11th straight to close out the season. He will end his 2022-23 campaign with averages of 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.5 triples across 35.0 minutes in 64 games.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Slated to miss 10th straight game
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Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Kuzma will miss a 10th straight game Friday, and with the Wizards mathematically eliminated from the postseason, it seems unlikely he'd return to action for Sunday's matchup versus Houston, though his official status for that game remains to be determined. Bradley Beal (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Monte Morris (ankle) and Deni Avdija (elbow) are also out, so Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis should continue to see elevated usage versus Miami.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Remains out Wednesday
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Kuzma (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Kuzma is slated to miss a ninth straight game due to a right ankle sprain, and with the Wizards mathematically eliminated from the Play-In Tournament, it'd be surprising to see him suit up again this season. Monte Morris (ankle), Delon Wright (illness), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Bradley Beal (knee) and Deni Avdija (elbow) also remain out, so Johnny Davis, Corey Kispert and Kendrick Nunn are candidates for elevated usage again.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Out again Tuesday
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Kuzma (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Milwaukee.
This will be the eighth straight absence for Kuzma, who will join Bradley Beal (knee), Monte Morris (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (rest) in street clothes. Given that the Wizards are eliminated from playoff contention, there's a good chance Kuzma will be held out for all four of the team's remaining games.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Out again Sunday
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Kuzma (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma will be held out of a seventh consecutive game Sunday as he continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. His absence has opened up more opportunities for Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Tuesday versus the Bucks.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Still out Friday
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Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Orlando.
Kuzma continues to deal with a right ankle sprain and will be unavailable for a sixth consecutive game. His next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Knicks, while Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis should continue to see increased run for the Wizards on Friday with Bradley Beal (knee) also out.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Will remain out Tuesday
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Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston.
Kuzma is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. Bradley Beal (knee) also remains out, so Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis will continue to see increased roles versus the Celtics. Kuzma's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Magic.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Still out Sunday
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Kuzma (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma has been ruled out for a fourth straight contest after sustaining a sprained right ankle about a week ago. Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Anthony Gill should continue to see extended action with Kuzma on the sidelines. With Bradley Beal (knee) also out, Kristaps Porzingis should see a significant bump in usage. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Tuesday against Boston.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Remains sidelined Friday
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Kuzma (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Spurs.
Kuzma will miss his third straight game Friday due to a right ankle sprain. Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija have seen expanded roles in his absence. Kuzma's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Toronto.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Won't play Wednesday
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Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Kuzma will miss both halves of Washington's current back-to-back set due to an ankle sprain described as "pretty significant." In his absence, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill are candidates for increased roles, but the Wizards will likely rely heavily on Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Kuzma's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Spurs, though he can likely be considered questionable, at best, for that contest.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Dealing with significant sprain
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Wizards' coach Wes Unseld said that Kuzma, who will miss Tuesday's game, is dealing with a "pretty significant [ankle] sprain," Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Unseld added that he was "shocked" that Kuzma could play through the ankle sprain Saturday, so it sounds like there's been a lot of swelling, which could turn into a multi-game absence. Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill will likely pick up the slack while he's out, and it should be Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis doing the heavy lifting on offense. For now, Kuzma should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Downgraded to out
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Kuzma (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, Kuzma scored 33 points (12-23 FG) during Saturday's loss to the Kings, but it appears he sprained his right ankle during the contest as well. Porzingis is cleared to return Tuesday, so he'll presumably take Kuzma's spot in the starting lineup, with Corey Kispert slotting in at small forward again. Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Johnny Davis are also candidates for a few extra minutes with Kuzma unavailable. Given the matchup in Orlando is the first half of a back-to-back, Kuzma can likely be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's home tilt versus Denver.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable with ankle issue
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Kuzma is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to an ankle issue, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out, Kuzma popped for 33 points (12-23 FG) during Saturday's loss to the Kings, but he appears to have picked up an ankle issue as well. If Kuzma is forced to the sidelines, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert would be candidates for increased run, but Porzingis and Bradley Beal would still be Washington's go-to playmakers versus Orlando.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Goes off for 33 points in loss
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Kuzma contributed 33 points (12-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 132-118 loss to Sacramento.
Kuzma led the Wizards in scoring and surpassed the 30-point mark for the first time since the All-Star break. He's averaging 20.4 points per game across eight March appearances.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Quiet in return to lineup
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Kuzma notched seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 117-94 loss to the Cavaliers.
Kuzma returned from a one-game absence due to some knee trouble but couldn't get much going offensively. The Wizards are sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and will need Kuzma to find his form quickly if they want to sneak into the postseason. Over his last three contests, Kuzma is averaging 12.0 points on 42 percent shooting.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Not on injury report
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Kuzma (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Kuzma partially participated in Thursday's practice session and has been cleared to return to game action following a one-game absence. He's posted double-doubles in two of his last three appearances and is unlikely to face significant limitations against the Cavaliers.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: On track to return Friday
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Kuzma (knee) was a partial participant in Thursday's practice but will likely be available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Kuzma missed Tuesday's game against Detroit due to a sore right knee but appears likely to return following a brief absence. Over his last four appearances, he's averaged 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 35.0 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Sitting out Tuesday
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Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons.
Kuzma has been downgraded from questionable to out due to right knee soreness and will miss his second contest since the All-Star break. In his absence, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Anthony Gill are all candidates for increased roles. Following Tuesday's contest, Washington doesn't resume action until Friday versus Cleveland, so Kuzma should have plenty of time to rest and rehab before the team needs to make a decision on his status for that contest.
