Kyle Kuzma wanted to stay with the Wizards at the last trade deadline, but he's now putting himself above their rebuild.
On Thursday evening, the Washington Wizards played the LA Clippers in California. The Wizards lost by a score of 110-93 to fall to 6-37 in 43 games. Despite t
The Wizards' forward says he'll be more aggressive. Is that at odds with the team's plan to develop its youngsters?
On Monday night, the Washington Wizards hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. They were blown out (120-105) to fall to 6-32 in their first 38 games of the season.
For Kuzma, though, going from being a focal point in the offense to a less-featured player has been a bumpy transition. He has described himself as a “rhythm player,” and he has said the way he builds his rhythm is by having the basketball in his hands, with the freedom to create. Interesting moment right before tipoff tonight in Sacramento.
It’s been a struggle for Kuzma, who has missed 17 games while taking a backseat to the Wizards’ plans for the future. But on Saturday night in Phoenix, he looked like his old self.
Kuzma closed Saturday's 122-114 loss to the Warriors with 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes.
Carrington won't start for the Wizards in Saturday's game against the Suns. The Wizards have elected to go with a different starting lineup for Saturday's game in Phoenix. Carrington will head to the bench while Kyshawn George gets the nod as a starter alongside Jordan Poole,