According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma.
Kuzma is making $23.5 million this season. The swingman is averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks for the Wizards while shooting 42.0% from the field, 27.6% from beyond the arc and 68.8% from the free-throw line.
“Teams around the league believe the 29-year-old forward is worth monitoring as a trade candidate due to his skillset and declining salary over the next two years while in his prime years,” Scotto reported. “Executives around the league also believe Kuzma doesn’t fit the long-term timeline of Washington’s young core. The Dallas Mavericks nearly traded for Kuzma last season before pivoting to acquisitions of PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. The Indiana Pacers were interested in Kuzma before swinging a blockbuster trade to acquire Pascal Siakam. The Sacramento Kings have also been linked to Kuzma for the past two seasons. Other teams who’ve kept tabs on Kuzma include the Bucks, Warriors, Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers, HoopsHype has learned.”
The Wizards have the worst record in the NBA at 2-16. They have lost 14 games in a row.
Kuzma, who began his career with the Lakers, has career averages of 17.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks. He helped Los Angeles win the 2020 championship against Miami at the Walt Disney World bubble.
The Wizards signed Kuzma to a four-year, $90 million contract in July 2023. Kuzma, 29, was the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Utah. He has a descending contract, so many teams value him.
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