As a veteran presence on the Wizards, he is seen as a logical trade chip for a roster that's firmly rooted in a rebuild.

The Washington Wizards are getting dangerously close to the NBA Trade Deadline, where they will finally decide whether or not to keep Kyle Kuzma around. Kuzma,

Kyle Kuzma wanted to stay with the Wizards at the last trade deadline, but he's now putting himself above their rebuild.

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.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma appears headed for a departure with the NBA trade deadline looming on Feb. 6.

As the NBA trade deadline nears, Kyle Kuzma is reportedly getting impatient with the rebuilding Washington Wizards. Per The Athletic's Josh Robbins,

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The Washington Wizards threw another game up in the loss column after falling 106-82 to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night inside Capital One Arena. The Wiz

Thursday’s NBA schedule includes the Washington Wizards (6-40) hosting Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) at Capital One Arena. Game time is 7:00 PM ET.In their last outing on

Washington drops to 6-40 and is one loss away from tying the franchise mark for futility — a mark the Wizards have matched in each of the past two seasons.