I just decided to be myself and not really just try to fit into everything that we’re doing here, and just really played in the moment,” Kuzma said via The At

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

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.

Kyle Kuzma has been featured in trade rumors for the past 12 months. As a veteran presence on the Washington Wizards, he is seen as a logical trade chip for a roster that's firmly rooted in a rebuild.

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.

The Lakers are currently 10-13 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Wizards have lost five in a row at home.

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The Washington Wizards (6-40) welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (26-19) to Capital One Arena Thursday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) began their three-game homestand on a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards (6-38) on Saturday.

The Washington Wizards are 6-40 and have lost 15 straight games. They have multiple 15+ game losing streaks this season.