Kuzma totaled 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 111-94 victory over Indiana.
Kuzma delivered a solid performance against Indiana, finishing as Milwaukee's third-leading scorer. He has now scored in double figures in six straight appearances and has started each of his last four. The 30-year-old forward also matched his season-high mark in blocks, recording multiple swats for the third time in 28 regular-season appearances (14 starts).
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Posts efficient double-double
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Kuzma posted 12 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 103-100 loss to the Timberwolves.
Kuzma attempted only five shots from the field but managed to score in double digits by attempting a season-high eight shots from the charity stripe. He was also active on the boards, pulling down 10 or more rebounds for the first time since Nov. 26. Kuzma is averaging 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 29.8 minutes over his last five games.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Off injury report
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Kuzma (illness) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma logged a full practice Saturday after missing Milwaukee's matchup against Toronto on Thursday. The 30-year-old has started in 12 of his 26 games this season, and he's averaging 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 28.9 minutes as a starter.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Participates in practice
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Kuzma (illness) participated in practice Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kuzma missed Milwaukee's most recent contest due to illness, but his activity level in practice Saturday is an encouraging sign for his availability Sunday. Kuzma has started three consecutive games, but with AJ Green back in action, Kuzma could return to a reserve role.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Won't go Thursday
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Kuzma (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Kuzma will miss just his second game of the season after being downgraded to out Thursday evening. Look for Gary Trent and Bobby Portis to be more involved in Kuzma's absence.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable with illness
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Kuzma is questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto due to an illness.
The Bucks are likely to check back in to see how Kuzma is feeling closer to Thursday's tipoff before determining his status. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) already sidelined, Gary Trent could his work his way onto the streaming radar in most leagues if Kuzma is also unable to play.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Scores 13 points in blowout loss
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Kuzma posted 13 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Sunday's 127-82 loss to Brooklyn.
Kuzma was unable to match the 31-point output he delivered in the win over the Celtics on Thursday, but he seems to be finding a groove on offense after notching a fourth consecutive game with 13 or more points. Kuzma is likely to remain in the starting lineup as long as Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) remains sidelined, translating to an uptick in his fantasy stock across all formats.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Pours in 31 points
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Kuzma tallied 31 points (13-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 win over the Celtics.
Kuzma delivered a season-high 31 points and did so in an efficient manner, knocking down 76.5 percent of his tries from the field. He combined with Bobby Portis for 58 of Milwaukee's 116 points on the night, which was good enough to take down Boston. Kuzma has found his name in the starting lineup in two straight games, but that's expected to change soon as AJ Green (shoulder) nears a return.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Tallies 15 points in start
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Kuzma totaled 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-112 loss to Detroit.
Kuzma was mildly productive Saturday, moving into the starting lineup after AJ Green was ruled out due to a shoulder injury. While the numbers were serviceable, at best, the fact that he played 29 minutes for the second straight game is encouraging. His ceiling is limited due to his lack of peripheral production; however, he makes for a viable standard league target, especially for those simply looking for points.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Starting sans Green
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Kuzma will start against the Pistons on Saturday.
With AJ Green (shoulder) joining Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the sideline, Kuzma will enter the starting five. Over nine starts so far this season, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Quiet performance in win
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Kuzma notched four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 113-109 victory over the Pistons.
Kuzma has not transitioned well to the bench from a production standpoint, averaging just 9.5 points (inflated by a 20-point outlier Nov. 28), 2.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in his last four games after averaging 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his previous eight starts. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) slated to miss the next several weeks, Kuzma could find himself back in the starting lineup, where his fantasy value instantly becomes more appealing.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Nearly perfect from field
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Kuzma chipped in 20 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 118-109 loss to New York.
Kuzma stepped up every time the Bucks needed him, and he missed only one of his nine shots from the field, resulting in his best outing of the season by a wide margin in terms of efficiency. This was Kuzma's fourth game with at least 20 points, and surprisingly, three of those performances have come when he plays off the bench.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Not starting Friday
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Kuzma is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks.
The Bucks will have Giannis Antetokounmpo back after a four-game absence, and Kuzma will be the odd man out. The veteran forward is averaging 14.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will play Saturday
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Kuzma (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Kuzma has been cleared to play Saturday. Kuzma has drawn five straight starts, but it's been a mixed bag in terms of production. Regardless, he'll remain in the starting lineup and see increased usage until Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) is cleared to return.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Falls ill, iffy for Saturday
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Kuzma is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to an illness.
The Bucks will track Kuzma's progress throughout the day to determine whether he can shake off the illness ahead of Saturday's 8 p.m. ET opening tip. If Kuzma ends up being sidelined versus Detroit, Gary Trent or Gary Harris would likely be the top candidates to move into the starting five. Kuzma has started in Milwaukee's last five games, and over that span he has connected on just 39.3 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals across 30.2 minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Shooting woes surface again
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Kuzma supplied 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 123-114 overtime loss to the 76ers.
Kuzma surpassed the 15-point mark for the second time in his last five outings as a starter. He's a valuable scorer, but his inconsistent performance from game to game significantly limits his upside. Over his last 10 games, Kuzma is averaging 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting a mere 17.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Dominant performance Friday
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Kuzma totaled 29 points (11-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 39 minutes during Friday's 147-134 overtime victory over the Hornets.
Kuzma turned in easily his best performance of the season, recording his first double-double since late March. Coming off a rough night against the Hornets on Wednesday, Kuzma got back on track, delivering on both ends of the floor. In eight games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers, good enough for top-85 value in standard formats.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Starting sans Antetokounmpo
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Kuzma will start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Nick Carboni of WCNC Charlotte reports.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sidelined, Kuzma will get the starting nod for the second time this season. Over his last five appearances, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 16.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Puts up season-high 26 points
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Kuzma supplied 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 116-114 victory over the Mavericks.
Kuzma led all bench scorers Monday and was second on the team behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 30. Kuzma has done well in his role as Milwaukee's sixth man, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.0 threes over 25.2 minutes this season.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Leads bench in scoring Tuesday
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Kuzma logged 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and one block over 27 minutes during the Bucks' 128-100 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday.
Kuzma's minus-16 point differential was third worst on the Bucks, but the veteran forward provided a scoring spark off the bench with 18 points, which was second most on the team behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (22). Kuzma has scored at least 15 points in three straight games and is averaging 12.9 points on 53.1 percent shooting, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 23.0 minutes per game this season.
