Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to be traded "in the coming months." The 29-year-old is coming off his best season since entering the NBA in 2017, averaging a career-high 22.2 points with 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Without question, he would add value to any club, especially with a championship ring on his resume. However, a move to a new team could mean a reduction in statistical contributions for Kuzma, who has been a stable offensive presence for the Wizards over the last few seasons.
Kyle Kuzma Aims To Improve Conditioning During Offseason
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma plans to come back next season with a "different type of conditioning." The 28-year-old has just completed his third campaign in D.C., averaging a career-high 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, which is another career-best number for him. However, Kuzma went from averaging 35 minutes a night to clocking 32.6 minutes. He'll be carrying extra fantasy value in 2024-25 if he can stay on the court for longer. Kuzma is set to be among the team leaders for a while after Washington inked a four-year, $102 million deal with him last offseason.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) will not suit up for Sunday's contest versus the Boston Celtics. The 28-year-old's absence from the season finale will be his fifth consecutive game on the sidelines because of a right ankle sprain. This will be the end of his season, as the Wizards are far away from the playoff race, with 15 wins. Kuzma had a very good year for fantasy managers, finishing with averages of 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) won't play on Friday versus the Bulls. He'll now miss a fourth consecutive contest, and with the Wizards down to two games left in the 2023-24 campaign, his season is likely over. With Tyus Jones (back) out and Jordan Poole (illness) questionable, Deni Advija and Corey Kispert may be the go-to offensive options for the Wizards on Friday night. There would also be room for Anthony Gill and Patrick Baldwin Jr. to get more involved, with the duo combining for 30 points in Tuesday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is listed as out for Tuesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With nothing to play for at this point, the 15-64 Wizards will keep Kuzma out of action for their third straight game due to his sprained right ankle. His next chance to play comes on Friday when Washington hosts the visiting Chicago Bulls. 2021 first-rounder Corey Kispert is shaping up as a "silly season" hero, providing 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 3.1 three-pointers per game through his last nine contests. Kispert should continue handling heavy minutes from the first unit, but it's a dismal matchup in a game with significant blowout risk against a T-Wolves team that's giving up the fewest DraftKings points to opposing shooting guards.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) finds himself with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Timberwolves. He's played in just one of the past five games, landing on the shelf with a right ankle sprain. Jordan Poole and Deni Avdija have a bigger role on offense without Kuzma. Meanwhile. Corey Kispert has started to see a lot of extra action, reaching the 40-minute plateau three times in the past five games. He's finally found consistency lately, becoming a reliable fantasy option by averaging 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists with 3.3 three-pointers through the first few games of the month.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) isn't available for Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. He was initially listed as questionable. But the Wizards have nothing to play for, so Kuzma will sit out. Tyus Jones (back) also won't play, meaning Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, and Deni Avdija will likely handle most of the scoring for the Wizards, making them ideal DFS options.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is ruled out for Friday's game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Kuzma will miss his third of the last four games due to a right ankle sprain. Washington cleared Kuzma to play in their most recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he tweaked his ankle after 39 minutes of action. Corey Kispert is the biggest benefactor of Kuzma missing the game, especially with averages of 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 three-pointers over the past nine games. Reserves Eugene Omoruyi and Justin Champagnie also get extra minutes in games without Kuzma as the Wizards inch to the finishing line of a woeful regular season.
Washington Wizards small forward Kyle Kuzma (heel) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. A right-heel contusion has cost Kuzma the last two games, but the offensive-minded forward is cleared to return to Washington's lineup in a revenge game against his former Lakers team. Although Kuzma remains a points-league preference in fantasy due to a high rate of turnovers and shaky free-throw shooting, he's averaging 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.9 threes in 34.9 minutes covering 17 games post-All-Star break for the Wiz. Start the 28-year-old in all season-long points formats against LA, a team that is surrendering the fourth-most threes (3.0) to enemy small forwards.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (back) remains out for Tuesday's clash with the Bucks. He's been in and out of the lineup over the last few weeks. But with Washington unable to make the postseason, that trend will likely continue throughout the Wizards' remaining eight games. With that said, Jordan Poole, who scored 22 points off 20 shot attempts in Sunday's loss to Miami, remains an ideal DFS option. At the same time, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert also warrant attention from fantasy managers without Kuzma on the floor.
