The Washington Wizards may quickly be on the lookout for a brand new residence for veteran ahead Kyle Kuzma.
Kuzma, 29, has been the topic of commerce rumors in every of the final two seasons, and given the Wizards’ present schedule, it might make sense for the group to maneuver on from one in every of its longest-tenured gamers.
NBA insider Marc Stein believes the Sacramento Kings might be an possibility for Kuzma.
“Sacramento has additionally been talked about as a group that might revisit its previous curiosity in Kuzma amid the Kings’ 5-10 droop, but it surely stays to be seen if the versatile 6-foot-9 ahead really emerges as a real goal this winter “The Kings’ curiosity in Kuzma has ebbed and flowed in current commerce cycles,” Stein wrote.
The Kings are on the verge of changing into a play-in or lottery group and the addition of Kuzma may assist put them on the proper facet of that equation.
Thus far this yr, Kuzma is averaging 15.8 factors and 5.6 rebounds per recreation, however he has solely made 12 appearances after quite a few accidents sidelined him. He has been out of the lineup since November 27 as a result of bruised ribs.
THE Wizards didn’t give a timetable for Kuzma’s return, however his damage isn’t anticipated to final long run.
Any groups seeking to purchase Kuzma would get him for extra than simply this season. He has two years remaining on his contract after this one, which can pay him round $40 million.
Possibly the Wizards may have the ability to land a participant like Kings rookie guard Devin Carter or future draft capital and matching wage that the group may discover a buyout for.
THE Wizards are again in motion Thursday in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets. The alert is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
