Kyle Kuzma Says He’s Done Trying To Fit In With Wizards

Kyle Kuzma after best performance of season: I decided I'm not going to try to fit in with what we're doing here and just be more assertive
On Saturday, minutes after his best all-around game this season, and with the NBA trade deadline looming on Feb. 6, Kuzma said he intends to be more assertive and indicated he’ll be less likely to try to fit into the franchise’s plan to develop its youngsters. -via New York Times / January 26, 2025
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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.
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Kuzma had just scored 30 points in his previous outing against the Suns, only to post yet another dud. Needless to say, January has been a month to forget for the forward. In his last 15 appearances, Kuzma shot 41.7 percent from the field and 28.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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We’ll see how it goes. I don’t know. I think last year was the right time [to stay] after signing the deal. That was kind of more of a last year thing,” he said. “We haven’t had conversations,
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PHOENIX — Kyle Kuzma just added some intrigue to the Washington Wizards’ relatively placid season. On Saturday, minutes after his best all-around game this season, and with the NBA trade ...
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