The Milwaukee Bucks made a big move at the trade deadline to trade for Kyle Kuzma. In order to acquire him, they had to ship Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards.
The Bucks have won three consecutive games since the All-Star break and four overall, and Kuzma has played an important part in each.
This is a huge blow for the Milwaukee Bucks. Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games after violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy by taking the drug Tramadol.
Everything Rivers had to say about the 25-game suspension to the Bucks power forward before playing the Clippers
Not only does this suspension hurt the Bucks as a team, but it will be a massive hit to his wallet. He will be losing a lot of money because of this. Portis will lose $2.85 million because of the suspension, which works out to $114, 348 per game.
Portis is one of the league's top bench producers, and he adds even more intangibles. Milwaukee will need other players to step up.
Kyle Kuzma experienced a unique moment during his ... His performance was crucial, especially given the absence of key players like Bobby Portis Jr. and Damian Lillard due to injury and suspension.
When the Milwaukee Bucks traded longtime franchise cornerstone Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, reactions were mixed.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers had very high praise for new big man Jericho Sims, acquired at the trade deadline from the New York Knicks.
Kyle Kuzma somehow became the most important deadline addition by playing an important role in defending Kawhi Leonard during Thursday's game.
The Bucks watched Kyle Kuzma make personal history early in the first quarter against the Clippers. Kuzma is now part of an exclusive club.