<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-mavericks-stance-on-another-kyle-kuzma-trade-pursuit');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Mavericks’ stance on another Kyle Kuzma trade pursuit');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Mavericks-stance-on-another-Kyle-Kuzma-trade-pursuit.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Mavericks’ stance on another Kyle Kuzma trade pursuit</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T13:27:10-08:00">December 23rd, 1:27pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T13:27:22-08:00">December 23rd, 1:27pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Dallas Mavericks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington Wizards wing Kyle Kuzma perplexed many NBA fans when he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-kyle-kuzma-reveals-the-truth-about-mavericks-trade-interest">pushed back against being traded</a> to the Dallas Mavericks last season. He opted to remain a focal point of a last-place squad rather than join a team he did not consider to be a genuine title contender. The Mavs handled the rejection exceptionally well, completing a different trade with the Wizards for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford and ultimately reaching the NBA Finals.</p><p>Needless to say, everything seemed to work out for the best in Dallas. Though, given that the Wizards are inclined to cut cost and remodel their roster, is it possible general manager Nico Harrison would pursue Kuzma once more? <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/sunday-best-all-my-latest-nba-trade?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=153497921&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">Don’t count on it</a>.</p><p>“There were some rival teams at Showcase wondering aloud whether the Mavericks, who are known to be exploring their options for potential frontcourt upgrades, might make another trade run at Kuzma this winter,” NBA correspondent Marc Stein writes in his Substack. “But such a scenario was strongly dismissed to me.”</p><p>The Mavs (18-10) earnestly want to bring home a championship this season, but they are not in the same headspace they were in February. Things have changed since management was rebuffed. Dallas has more depth and is trusting Klay Thompson to be a secondary scorer and reliable 3-point shooting threat. There is also the matter of Kuzma’s plummeting value.</p><p>The 29-year-old is enduring a rapid reversal of fortune, with his splendid 2023-24 being followed by a dreary, injury-ravaged start to this season. As one can imagine, Mavericks fans are pulling out the receipts. Even so, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nikola-vucevic-kyle-kuzma-warriors-trade-targets">Kyle Kuzma might still generate some buzz</a> on the trade market.</p><h2><b>Will Wizards find a trade partner other than the Mavericks?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Wizards-Kyle-Kuzma-works-his-way-toward-basket.jpg"><figcaption>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Kuzma, who is scoring 15.8 points on only 42 percent shooting in 12 games, could sway front offices with his overall body of work. He has won a title as a role player, proving he can be a valuable supplemental piece. One squad in particular might covet his perimeter presence ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.</p><p>“Sacramento has also been mentioned as a team that could revisit past interest in Kuzma amid the Kings’ 5-10 slump, but it remains to be seen if the versatile 6-foot-9 forward indeed emerges as a true Kings target this winter,” Stein reports. “The Kings’ interest in Kuzma has been up-and-down in recent transaction cycles.”</p><p>The former first-round draft selection could attract more attention by simply going on a hot stretch. He will have to return to the court first, though. Kyle Kuzma has missed nine games in a row due to a rib sprain and it is unclear when he will come back. The Wizards surely want to showcase his talents, which they hope to parlay into future assets who can help cultivate a winning basketball tradition.</p><p>The franchise sits alone in the cellar with a 4-22 record, and Kuzma has not been able to facilitate a break-out. It is apparently time for both parties to move forward in separate directions. But unfortunately for the Wizards, the Mavericks are doing the same by the sound of it.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Mavericks’ stance on another Kyle Kuzma trade pursuit

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kyle-kuzma-wont-repeat-wizards-trade-shutdown');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Why Kyle Kuzma won’t repeat a Wizards trade shutdown');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Kyle-Kuzma-wont-repeat-a-Wizards-trade-shutdown.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Why Kyle Kuzma won’t repeat a Wizards trade shutdown</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T11:51:06-08:00">December 23rd, 11:51am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T12:21:52-08:00">December 23rd, 12:21pm</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards have, predictably, been one of the worst teams in the NBA so far this season. Heading into Monday night’s slate of games, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-jordan-poole-laughs-off-stephen-a-smith-diss-barbershop-talk">Wizards have the worst record in the league at 4-22</a>.</p><p>Of course, this means that contenders around the league will be keeping an eye on some of the team’s better veteran players who could be traded if the Wizards decide to be sellers by the trade deadline. With Washington seemingly in a place where they would be ready to offload some of those players in exchange for expiring contracts or draft capital, forward <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nikola-vucevic-kyle-kuzma-warriors-trade-targets">Kyle Kuzma is one player to watch</a> in a potential deal.</p><p>Kuzma could have been traded last season, but he preferred to stay in Washington, D.C., and the Wizards granted that wish despite not being forced to buy anything in the 29-year-old’s contract. However, that <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/sunday-best-all-my-latest-nba-trade?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=153497921&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">may not be the case</a> this year, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.</p><p>“The rising belief leaguewide is that the Wizards are eager to find a trade partner for Kuzma at some point during the next six-plus weeks … and that Kuzma would want to depart this time with the 4-22 Wizards scarcely even trying to be competitive heading into the loaded 2025 NBA Draft,” Stein reported.”</p><p>Last season, Kuzma seemed likely to be headed to the Dallas Mavericks before they ended up with P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. This season, other contenders could be searching for help in the form of Kuzma.</p><h2><b>Potential Kyle Kuzma trade suitors</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kyle-Kuzma_c168dc.jpg"><figcaption>Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/ranking-kyle-kuzma-trade-destinations-wizards-historically-bad-start">Kyle Kuzma could be a big addition</a> to a contender’s rotation, given his size, shooting, and scoring ability, and his proclivity to contribute on the glass.</p><p>Despite burning a lot of their assets last season to bolster their big man rotation, the Mavericks could still be a team that is in play for Kuzma, though that would take the kind of all-in move that may not be worth it for Kuzma’s level of play, so Dallas may be one of the teams on the outside looking in in these sweepstakes.</p><p>One team to closely monitor is the Sacramento Kings. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-domantas-sabonis-injury-report-pacers-sacramento-struggles">Kings have had a very disappointing season</a> and are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, so they could be one team that is looking for a serious upgrade at the deadline. Kuzma could give them some more size in the front court, which is something the Kings desperately need next to the somewhat undersized Domantas Sabonis. Sacramento will have some options at the deadline, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kyle-kuzma-nba-trade-rumors-lakers-warriors">Kuzma is a name that could be close to the top</a> of the list.</p><p>One other team that has the kind of draft capital that the Wizards will be seeking in a deal is the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Presti has become famous for stockpiling picks, and now he can start unloading some of them to get his team some help on the wing.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Why Kyle Kuzma won’t repeat a Wizards trade shutdown

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He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s only a matter of time before the Washington Wizards become active once again on the trade market. Their team is going nowhere fast, and they still have a few veterans that could net them some quality assets moving forward amid their pivot to a youth movement. And perhaps <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-stephen-a-smith-blasts-jordan-poole-failed-payton-pritchard-taunt">Jordan Poole could find himself on the move</a> later on this season after bouncing back from his debut season in the nation’s capital.</p><p>Poole has a history of contributing to a title-winning team (with the Golden State Warriors in 2022), so it should not come as a surprise that he is drawing some trade interest from a team with lofty ambitions of winning a championship. And according to Tony Jones and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Denver Nuggets are <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6002502/2024/12/17/zach-lavine-trade-rumors-nuggets/" rel="noopener">casting a wide net</a> in their search for a roster upgrade, and that now includes the polarizing Wizards guard.</p><p>It looks as though the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-targeting-zach-lavine-trade-to-pair-with-nikola-jokic">Nuggets’ main target on the trade market</a> might be Chicago Bulls wing Zach LaVine, although finding any trade will require Denver to give up on Michael Porter Jr., a valued member of the roster. But if the Bulls trade LaVine elsewhere or the two teams can’t work on constructing an agreeable deal, then the Wizards guard could be a legitimate alternative.</p><p>If there’s anything the Nuggets are in dire need of, it’s additional shot creation from the perimeter. Only Jamal Murray consistently provides that skillset for them at the moment, with Julian Strawther providing that in spurts, and if there’s anything Poole specializes in, it’s providing an additional offensive punch.</p><p>Poole is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-jordan-poole-delivers-intriguing-take-desire-washington-alpha">currently averaging 20.3 points per game</a> on a career-best 39.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc for this season. He is in the second year of the four-year, $128 million contract he signed with the Warriors in 2022.</p><h2><b>Nuggets cast a wide net in the trade market in search of an upgrade (or two)</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jordan-Poole-Wizards.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In addition to identifying Wizards guard Jordan Poole as a potential trade target, the Nuggets’ gears have been turning, as they have also looked into the possibility of bringing in Jordan Clarkson, De’Andre Hunter, Cam Johnson, and even Jonas Valanciunas.</p><p>The Nuggets badly need additional frontcourt depth in addition to more perimeter scoring, and perhaps they could swing a trade with the Wizards that takes care of two birds with one stone, bringing in both Poole and Valanciunas. A trade package built around Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji could be a worthwhile starting point in talks between the two teams.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards’ Jordan Poole gets trade interest from serious title contender

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kyle-kuzma-drawing-serious-trade-interest');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma drawing serious trade interest');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Kyle-Kuzma-drawing-serious-trade-interest.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma drawing serious trade interest</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T13:29:17-08:00">December 13th, 1:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T13:42:09-08:00">December 13th, 1:42pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA trade season is officially underway, with rumors swirling around several big names, including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-player-who-must-traded-soon">Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma</a>. The 29-year-old has reportedly garnered significant interest across the league as players become trade-eligible starting December 15.</p><p>According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jimmy-butler-warriors-rumors-latest-trade-block-intel-siegels-scoop">Kuzma has a strong market, with teams such as the Golden State Warriors</a>, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and Detroit Pistons expressing interest in the veteran forward. Siegel also highlighted past interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers, which <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/top-nba-trade-candidates-for-the-2024-25-season/" rel="noopener">aligns with a report</a> from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.</p><p>The Milwaukee Bucks have also reportedly shown interest in Kuzma. However, Siegel noted that acquiring him would be “almost impossible” due to second-apron restrictions under the NBA’s updated collective bargaining agreement.</p><p>Kuzma is currently in the first year of a four-year, $90 million contract he signed in the offseason. He is earning $23.5 million this season, with his annual salary decreasing by $2.1 million each year through the 2026-27 season.</p><h2><b>Kyle Kuzma’s trade rumors intensify amid Wizards’ struggles</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kyle-Kuzma-33-walks-up-to-the-court.jpg"><figcaption>© Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite Kuzma’s contract structure making him an attractive option for teams, his performance this season has seen a notable decline. He is averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting career lows of 42% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range. These numbers are a stark contrast to his career-best campaign in 2023-24 when he averaged 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.</p><p>The Wizards’ dismal 3-19 start to the 2024-25 season has only fueled speculation that Kuzma could be moved before the February 6 trade deadline. As Washington appears to be shifting focus toward a long-term rebuild, Kuzma’s status as a versatile forward with championship experience makes him a prime target for teams seeking depth and scoring in the frontcourt.</p><p>The NBA trade landscape has also seen frequent mentions of other players, including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-snoop-dogg-wants-la-to-make-changes">Jonas Valanciunas, whose name has been tied to the Los Angeles Lakers</a> in recent weeks. As the deadline approaches, interest in Kuzma and other key players is expected to intensify, with contenders and rebuilding teams alike seeking to reshape their rosters.</p><p>With multiple franchises reportedly in the mix, Kuzma’s future in Washington remains uncertain, making him one of the most compelling names to watch this trade season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma drawing serious trade interest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kyle-kuzma-still-being-linked-to-lakers-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma still being linked to Lakers trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NBA-rumors-Kyle-Kuzma-still-being-linked-to-Lakers-trade.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma still being linked to Lakers trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-04T13:26:46-07:00">July 4th, 1:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-04T13:26:46-07:00">July 4th, 1:26pm</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Naples, Florida</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After swinging and missing on Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas — <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-the-real-reason-lebron-james-claimed-hed-take-pay-cut">a trio of players</a> that LeBron James was reportedly willing to take a major pay cut for — the Los Angeles Lakers are now running out of ways to make meaningful improvements to their roster ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Thus far, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James are the only new additions to the Lakers roster, and as time ticks away, more and more free agents are signing deals by the hour. The Lakers remain <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-heat-favored-over-lakers-to-sign-demar-derozan">linked to Southern California native</a> DeMar DeRozan, however, their best bet to make meaningful roster upgrades may come via a trade.</p><p>As for who the Lakers could be setting their sights on in a potential deal, The Athletic’s Jovan Buha reported that there are four three-and-D wings linked to LA as possible trade targets, including one player who Lakers fans — in addition to LeBron James and Anthony Davis — are incredibly familiar with.</p><p>“Four names that have been consistently linked to the Lakers on the trade market have been Jerami Grant, Kyle Kuzma, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Cam Johnson,” Jovan Buha of The Athletic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z8hu-MvEs0" rel="noopener">reported on Wednesday</a>. “And as I recently reported at The Athletic, I’ve heard that the Lakers have held trade talks with Portland, Brooklyn, and Utah among other teams in recent days. So the Portland and Brooklyn talks would align with those players being on the trade market, and at this point it’s a matter of haggling over picks and which players are involved.”</p><p>LA will be hesitant to part ways with any 1st Round picks for players of this caliber, which in turn limits their ability to get a deal done. However, as Portland, Brooklyn, Utah and Washington all prepare to tank away the 2024-25 season with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cooper-flagg-headlines-2025-nba-draft-prospects-nets-tank-for">strong 2025 draft class incoming</a>, each of those teams could see the incentive of worsening their rosters ahead of the season. Could a package of D’Angelo Russell and Jalen Hood-Schifino get the job done for Kuzma? Not only would Russell come off the books at the end of next season, removing Kuzma from one of the league’s worst rosters would seemingly better Washington’s chances of landing the #1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.</p><p>Kuzma has averaged 20.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game over the last three seasons with the Washington Wizards. Moving Kuzma to Los Angeles or otherwise would allow Washington to find more minutes for young forwards such as Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, and Patrick Baldwin Jr.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kyle-Kuzma-getting-a-shot-up-over-Anthony-Davis-1024x683.jpg"><figcaption>© Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h2><b>Are we heading toward a Kyle Kuzma-Lakers reunion? </b></h2><p>Given the Lakers’ reported (and justified) reluctance in including any future 1st round picks in a possible deal for Kyle Kuzma — or Grant, Finney-Smith or Cam Johnson — the chances of a reunion are more unlikely than likely. The cruel irony here is that the Lakers should’ve never dealt Kuzma away in the first place. In four seasons in LA, Kuzma averaged 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists. During the Lakers run to the 2020 NBA Title, Kuz averaged 10 points and 3 rebounds in 23 minutes per game.</p><p>After a 1st round exit in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Lakers decided to reshuffle their roster in a major way, turning Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell into Russell Westbrook. Westbrook’s Lakers stint was as tumultuous as it was brief. The fit with LeBron James and Anthony Davis never worked, and after just a season and a half, the Lakers were forced to include a 2027 1st round pick just to offload Westbrook to Utah.</p><p>A return to the Lakerland would likely be a welcome change of scenery for Kuzma, who after making postseason trips each of his final two seasons in LA, has been toiling away on Wizards teams that have won 85 games combined over the last three seasons.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kyle Kuzma still being linked to Lakers trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-how-dejounte-murray-mikal-bridges-trades-affect-kyle-kuzmas-value');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: How Dejounte Murray, Mikal Bridges trades affect Kyle Kuzma’s value');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NBA-rumors-How-Dejounte-Murray-Mikal-Bridges-trades-affect-Kyle-Kuzmas-value.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: How Dejounte Murray, Mikal Bridges trades affect Kyle Kuzma’s value</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-07-03T20:46:21-07:00">July 3rd, 8:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-07-03T20:46:21-07:00">July 3rd, 8:46pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The dust has mostly settled on free agency, with most of the biggest names already committing to the teams they’ll be playing for during the 2024-25 season. Most teams with cap space have also spent money on the players they deem are perfect fits for their roster. Thus, for teams still looking to bolster their roster, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-wizards-want-another-2024-1st-round-pick-amid-kyle-kuzma-trade-buzz">pulling off trades</a> appears to be the way to go. In particular, the Washington Wizards, which came so close to selling at the 2024 trade deadline, could draw a ton of interest for combo forward Kyle Kuzma.</p><p>Kuzma, back in February, was drawing a ton of trade interest, with the Dallas Mavericks being one of the teams that was in pursuit of the 28-year old forward. In the end, the Wizards kept him — but it appears as though this decision will be beneficial for Washington moving forward. They are now <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-lauri-markkanen-trade-talks-demar-derozan-kyle-kuzma-lakers-knicks-76ers/" rel="noopener">looking to demand</a> multiple first-round picks in any Kuzma trade, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, thanks in large part to the returns Dejounte Murray and Mikal Bridges netted the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets, respectively.</p><p>Murray, as one would recall, got the Hawks two first-round picks as well as former lottery pick Dyson Daniels in return. For good measure, the Hawks also received Larry Nance Jr., someone that they could flip to a team in need of some frontcourt depth.</p><p>And then there’s the godfather offer that the New York Knicks put on the table for Mikal Bridges. The Knicks gave up five first-round picks, a pick swap, and a second-round pick; this was simply an offer that the Nets couldn’t refuse.</p><p>Alas, the Wizards may have to temper their expectations. Kyle Kuzma, for as talented of a player as he is, may not be as appealing of a trade target to contending teams as Murray and Bridges are. But with the lack of options left in free agency, the Wizards could very well be in position to receive a huge trade return.</p><h2><b>Breaking down Kyle Kuzma’s trade value</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kyle-Kuzma-of-the-Wizards.jpg"></figure><p>Compared to Dejounte Murray and Mikal Bridges, Kyle Kuzma is the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-asking-price-high-suitors-emerging">worst trade asset</a> among the three. This is not to say that Kuzma is a bad player who cannot help a winning team. On the contrary; he is a solid rebounder, a versatile scorer, and on the right team with proper coaching, he could be a helpful piece on the defensive end as well. He provides offensive upside and matchup versatility in a 6’9 frame.</p><p>The reigning champion Boston Celtics have shown that having positional flexibility is crucial in any team’s bid to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. Kuzma definitely has the size to be playoff-viable, which is very important to take into consideration for any contending team that will be giving up future first-round picks to acquire his services.</p><p>However, Kyle Kuzma’s pedigree pales in comparison to that of Murray and Bridges. Murray, for one, is a former All-Star. He is also a better ballhandler, playmaker, and shooter than Kuzma. Perhaps on a team with more offensive weapons, Murray could rediscover the All-Defensive Team version of himself following a few rough years on the defensive end.</p><p>Meanwhile, Bridges, despite struggling as the first option for the Nets, has proven in the past that he can be a high-level complementary player on a winning team. The Phoenix Suns flourished when Bridges was there, making it to the NBA Finals in 2021 and tallying the best record in the NBA in 2022. Bridges is as good of a perimeter defender as it can get, and his experience as a first option in Brooklyn means he now has more juice off the dribble whenever teams zero in on Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.</p><p>It is fair to wonder just how impactful Kyle Kuzma will be in a much limited role. With the Wizards, he was free to commandeer the offense in ways he won’t be allowed to should he join a contending team. Kuzma is a below-average three-point shooter and he is ridiculously turnover-prone for someone who isn’t an elite playmaker. But shot-creation at his size as well as helpfulness on the glass makes Kuzma a helpful player nonetheless, especially when his contract is very desirable to other teams.</p><h2><b>Which teams are potential trade partners for the Wizards?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DeAaron-Fox-and-Domantas-Sabonis-discuss-the-game-plan.jpg"></figure><p>The Sacramento Kings have been on the prowl for an upgrade for a while now, and they continue to be interested in Kyle Kuzma, per reports. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-linked-to-kyle-kuzma-wizards-trade">Kuzma would give the Kings</a> some much-needed offensive shot-creation for a player with prototypical forward size. However, the Kings appear to be fixating more on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-timberwolves-kings-emerge-as-potential-lauri-markkanen-suitors">potential deal for Lauri Markkanen</a>.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Lakers will always be linked to any potential Kuzma trade with the Wizards due to their shared history. The Lakers have been notoriously passive this offseason; will adding Kuzma be their big splash?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: How Dejounte Murray, Mikal Bridges trades affect Kyle Kuzma’s value

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-how-wizards-blazers-trade-could-impact-magics-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: How Wizards-Blazers trade could impact Magic’s offseason');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/How-Wizards-Blazers-trade-could-impact-Magics-offseason.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: How Wizards-Blazers trade could impact Magic’s offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-27T10:32:54-07:00">June 27th, 10:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-27T10:32:54-07:00">June 27th, 10:32am</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers kicked off the trade festivities on draft night when they struck an agreement on a deal that sent Deni Avdija to the pacific northwest in exchange for the 14th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft (Carlton Carrington), Malcolm Brogdon, 2029 first-round pick, and two second round picks. While this trade, on the surface, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-blazers-trade-malcolm-brogdon-wizards-deni-avdija">isn’t exactly too needle-moving</a> in the grand scheme of the association, this deal could have repercussions on how the Orlando Magic conduct their business this offseason.</p><p>There have been rumblings around the league, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, that the Magic are <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-draft-contending-timberwolves-swing-big-by-moving-into-lottery-landing-rob-dillingham-060335432.html" rel="noopener">going to make a move</a> for Tyus Jones in free agency now that the Wizards have Brogdon on the roster. However, Fischer noted that the Magic, even though there’s now a stronger chance that they sign Jones, should be wary of the impending contract situation of Jalen Suggs, as Suggs will be eligible for a huge rookie contract extension as he’ll be entering the fourth year of his career.</p><p>The Magic enter the 2024 NBA free agency as one of the teams that could hold the most influence due to their influx of cap space. Many think that the Magic will go all-out to add a star, or at least an upgrade on the wing. But it looks as though the point guard position is something that they’re looking to fill, what with Markelle Fultz entering free agency and Anthony Black not yet being ready to assume starting duties.</p><p>It’s unclear just how big the Magic’s appetite is when it comes to adding a point guard. They should still have Cole Anthony on the roster, while Black should become a better player in year two. Jalen Suggs did a solid enough job at the point anyway, freeing up more playmaking duties for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Is it worth adding Tyus Jones when it’s not exactly a huge point of need for the team?</p><h2>Assessing the Magic’s options in free agency</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wizards-guard-Tyus-Jones-left-talks-with-a-coach.jpg"></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-magic-pivot-offseason-strategy">Magic are one of the teams</a> that were most commonly linked to the likes of Klay Thompson and Paul George, giving them an elite shooter and a solid enough defender on the wing — giving them a major upgrade over Gary Harris. Orlando has had a clear need for an upgrade at the two, and that still remains their roster’s most pressing need.</p><p>Orlando could upgrade at the center position as well; Wendell Carter Jr. was very inconsistent throughout the 2023-24 season and Moritz Wagner profiles as more of a solid backup option. Jonathan Isaac could also play spot minutes at the five. Will the Magic prioritize this position? Perhaps not, especially with the players they still have on the roster.</p><p>Nonetheless, adding Tyus Jones is not the worst idea in the world; Jones is a wonderful offensive conductor who makes sure his teams get into their offensive sets. Jones is a deadly floater threat and he can be a catch and shoot weapon from deep as well, and with Jalen Suggs being a lockdown defender, they could certainly partner with each other in the backcourt effectively.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: How Wizards-Blazers trade could impact Magic’s offseason

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-linked-to-kyle-kuzma-wizards-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings linked to Kyle Kuzma amid Wizards’ rebuild');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ASAP-NBA-rumors-Kings-linked-to-Kyle-Kuzma-amid-Wizards-rebuild.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings linked to Kyle Kuzma amid Wizards’ rebuild</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-26T16:47:03-07:00">June 26th, 4:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-26T16:57:30-07:00">June 26th, 4:57pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The rumor mill is red hot with the NBA Draft finally kicking off on Wednesday. There could be a ton of trades during the draft and it sounds like <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-how-malik-monk-impacts-kings-zach-lavine-trade-interest">the Sacramento Kings</a> are a team to watch for. Sacramento might be interested in a deal with the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.</p><p>Washington has plenty of options on the table right now with multiple first-round picks. They may make some big moves as the franchise is in the middle of a rebuild. With that said, rumors are the Kings are <a href="https://x.com/TheSteinLine/status/1806103297226617093" rel="noopener">potentially looking to make</a> a move for Kyle Kuzma, according to NBA Insider Marc Stein.</p><p>“The Wizards are exploring every pathway to try to stockpile assets and, with three turns already in the first round at Nos. 2, 14, and 26, there is rising curiosity about their plans for Kyle Kuzma. Sacramento (No. 13) is known to be interested in the versatile Kuzma once again.”</p><p>It’s not entirely clear what the Kings might be willing to give up in a deal. However, having the No. 13 pick overall could be enticing enough to the Wizards. However, Kuzma is a consistent forward in the league and Washington could receive multiple offers during the first round of the NBA Draft.</p><p>More rumors regarding <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-fell-short-alex-caruso-trade-bulls">the Kings should continue</a> swirling as the organization aims to build a playoff-caliber team once again. Meanwhile, it should be a busy week for the Wizards as they aim to improve the roster amid a rebuild.</p><h2>Is Kyle Kuzma a good fit for the Kings?</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Title-Kyle-Kuzma.jpg"><figcaption>© Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The Kings have a decent lineup but didn’t find the same success this season as they did last year. However, Sacramento is a team that doesn’t seem to be too far away from being a playoff contender every season. But should Kyle Kuzma be considered as one of those key additions?</p><p>In short, the answer is a resounding yes. Kuzma proved to be one of, if not, the best player for the Wizards last season. He finished the season averaging 22.2 points (career-high), 6.6 rebounds (career-high), and 4.2 assists per game. Those are numbers the Kings would love to have alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.</p><p>Kuzma would fit right in at either small forward or power forward for Sacramento. That would give the Kings four solid starters depending on how the coaching staff views the lineup. Overall, this would be a fantastic move for the Kings and they could then search for a shooting guard to improve the backcourt through free agency or the NBA Draft.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Kings linked to Kyle Kuzma amid Wizards’ rebuild

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-wizards-emerge-potential-tim-hardaway-jr-trade-destination');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Wizards emerge as potential Tim Hardaway Jr. trade destination');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wizards-emerge-as-potential-Tim-Hardaway-Jr.-trade-destination.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Wizards emerge as potential Tim Hardaway Jr. trade destination</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-26T16:28:21-07:00">June 26th, 4:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-26T16:28:21-07:00">June 26th, 4:28pm</time><address><a href="https://nextmanupblog.medium.com/">Jay Postrado</a>Jay Postrado is a sports writer for ClutchPoints, with expertise in covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, Tennis, and Formula 1. He is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. Jay's need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The past few years have not been good for Tim Hardaway Jr. Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have allowed younger guys to have more minutes which meant that the veteran eventually fell out of the rotation. The addition of Kyrie Irving along with the constant rise of Luka Doncic also did not help him at all. Now, it looks like he spent his final years with them and could be ready to move. A squad that would love to have him is the Washington Wizards.</p><p>There have been a lot of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-mavericks-pistons-tim-hardaway-jr-trade">suitors knocking on the Mavericks’ door</a> for Tim Hardaway Jr. He has reportedly drawn the interest of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Detroit Pistons. <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1806088413981839685" rel="noopener">The latest contender</a> in trying to acquire him surfaced — the Wizards, per Marc Stein.</p><p>A lot of this has to do with the great relationship that the Mavericks and Wizards front office has. They just recently worked together during the trade deadline. Daniel Gafford was traded for Richaun Holmes and the 2024 first-round pick which originated from the Oklahoma City Thunder. So, this partnership could spill over to the offseason with Hardaway Jr. as the main trade asset that the Mavericks need to let go of.</p><p>After all, the veteran could still produce solid numbers given the right minutes. He notched 14.4 points on a 40.2% clip from all three levels of scoring when the Luka Doncic-led squad still used him a lot. His three-point acumen is also still alive and strong. Those shots from beyond the arc are still seeing the bottom of the net 35.3% of the time.</p><p>Not to mention, the biggest asset that he has over any other player is his durability. Hardaway Jr. played in 79 games for Jason Kidd’s Mavericks last season. He was able to constantly produce for them despite having meager minutes.</p><h2><b>The big reason why the Mavericks player could be heading to the Wizards</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dallas-Mavericks-forward-Tim-Hardaway-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>© Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Jason Kidd and the Mavericks have<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mavericks-news-tim-hardaway-sr-adds-tim-hardaway-jr-trade-buzz"> made Tim Hardaway Jr.’s role very small.</a> In their NBA Finals clash with the Boston Celtics, he only got to play big minutes during garbage time in their blowout Game 4 victory. Other than that, his production was not fit for the schemes that the Mavericks were running. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have just playing a different brand of basketball since then.</p><p>In fact, Hardaway Jr.’s production took a big hit after the trade deadline. He only scored 8.6 points on a 35.9% clip. It is by no means great but that number took an ever deeper plunge in the postseason. The Mavericks forward’s numbers were nearly cut in half as he only contributed 4.4 points to the squad.</p><p>The Mavericks player is not the only one taking issue with all of this. Even his father, the legendary point guard who revolutionized flashy moves in the league, outlined his frustration. One time, the older Hardaway even had this to say in response to a fan claiming that they would trade his son this offseason.</p><p>“Yes, they are. We want to have a new opportunity to shine. We didn’t like what happened, We are ready to go,” he wrote.</p><p>The Wizards do need some veteran guys to surround their very young core. Hopefully, Hardaway Jr. becomes that guy for them</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards emerge as potential Tim Hardaway Jr. trade destination

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-alex-sarr-gaining-serious-wizards-momentum-before-draft');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Alex Sarr gaining serious Wizards momentum before draft');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NBA-rumors-Alex-Sarr-gaining-serious-Wizards-momentum-before-draft.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Alex Sarr gaining serious Wizards momentum before draft</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-06-24T13:30:02-07:00">June 24th, 1:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-06-24T13:32:55-07:00">June 24th, 1:32pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner. Smith has previously written for FanSided and Last Word on Sports, and his primary interests lie within the NBA and distance running.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards are amid a steep search for improvement after they finished the 2023-24 season with the second-to-worst record in the Eastern Conference. Washington possesses the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. There are several prospects on their radar, but rumors suggest an increased link to French center Alex Sarr. Sarr could go No. 1 overall to the Atlanta Hawks, but new developments suggest otherwise.</p><p>ESPN’s NBA Draft analysts revealed Sarr’s growing momentum with the Wizards amid his uncertain standing with the Hawks and other teams.</p><p>“With days to go until the draft, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/40403204/2024-nba-mock-draft-latest-first-second-round-predictions-all-58-picks" rel="noopener">rival teams are viewing</a> Washington as Sarr’s likely destination. Sarr still has not worked out for Atlanta at No. 1, although the Hawks have continued to try to bring him in. He is thought to be comfortable coming off the board one spot later, with the Wizards’ younger roster offering a clearer path to playing time and an opportunity to grow into an expanded role. It’s worth noting that Risacher visited the Wizards over the weekend, meeting team brass and touring the city,” ESPN’s Jonathan Givoy and Jeremy Woo noted.</p><p>Similarly, ClutchPoints’ NBA Insider Brett Siegel believes <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2024-nba-mock-draft-4-0-hawks-donovan-clingan-zaccharie-risacher">the Wizards have made Sarr</a> a priority. Siegel projects the Hawks to select former UConn basketball center Donovan Clingan with their first pick in ClutchPoints’ fourth 2024 NBA Mock Draft interaction. This leaves the door open for Sarr to join Washington.</p><h2><b>Examining Alex Sarr’s fit with the Wizards</b></h2><p>At 7’1″ with a 7’4″ wingspan, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/spurs-news-victor-wembanyama-jaw-dropping-alex-sarr-take-before-nba-draft">Alex Sarr can cover ground</a> like few can. Offensively, he can play on the perimeter or the post. The 19-year averaged 9.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game with the NBL’s Perth Wildcats. In addition, he shot 50 percent from the field along with 27.6 on three-pointers.</p><p>The Wizards could make use of Sarr’s upside to fill the void Daniel Gafford left after the was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2023-24. Of course, Sarr would not have to take on the center duties alone. Washington possesses the services of former lottery pick Marvin Bagley III. Bagley dealt with injury woes in 2023-24, but once healthy, he can still be a factor alongside Sarr.</p><p>Through 24 games, Bagley averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks. Bagley is not the only one who would support Sarr. New head coach Brian O’Keefe seems to have faith in the front office’s plan to select Sarr, or whoever their next project will be. In addition, there is another key young player Sarr could thrive alongside.</p><p>“Newly appointed head coach Brian Keefe has the full belief of Washington’s front office when it comes to beginning a new era of Wizards basketball, and Sarr would be the ideal fit alongside 2023 first-round pick Bilal Coulibaly, given both players’ length and defensive attributes,” Brett Siegel stated.</p><p>Siegel further proposed that Sarr would be a sound fit for the power forward position. This would help give the Wizards more flexibility. It will be interesting to see how Washington handles their options by the time the 2024 NBA Draft rolls around.</p><p>Can the organization make the right moves t help the team improve upon their subpar standing in the East?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Alex Sarr gaining serious Wizards momentum before draft

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-wizards-quiet-coaching-search-nearing-likely-conclusion');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Wizards’ quiet coaching search nearing likely conclusion');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wizards-quiet-coaching-search-nearing-likely-conclusion.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Wizards’ quiet coaching search nearing likely conclusion</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-27T14:37:47-07:00">May 27th, 2:37pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-27T14:37:47-07:00">May 27th, 2:37pm</time><address><a>Christopher Smith</a>Christopher Smith is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints. The Aurora, Illinois native earned a degree in philosophy from Creighton University, where he also competed as a Division 1 Cross Country runner. Smith has previously written for FanSided and Last Word on Sports, and his primary interests lie within the NBA and distance running.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards are strengthening their team after a subpar 2023-24 season. Washington approaches a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-draft-2024-big-board-2-0-top-100-prospects-bronny-james-zach-edey-post-combine">pivotal NBA Draft</a> in June, where they look to increase their talent. Moreover, the team is looking for its next head coach after parting ways with Wes Unseld Jr. Former assistant-turned-interim coach Brian Keefe has an intriguing chance to land the head job amid the team’s offseason activity.</p><p>Washington possesses the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Analysts believe the talent in the draft is weaker than prior years. Yet, there are undoubtedly high-level players who can help teams win. The Wizards have eyes on French center Alexandre Sarr (Perth Wildcats – NBL) and fellow countryman small forward Zaccharie Risache (JL Bourg – LNB).</p><p>Who Washington selects depends on what the Atlanta Hawks do with the first pick. Nevertheless, one thing remains constant for Wizards President Michael Winger and GM Will Dawkins: they will aggressively seek the best talent. This could involve the team trading one or both of Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma.</p><p>Of course, much of the team’s mold will be impacted by their next head coach. Washington has had a relatively quiet search after Wes Unseld Jr.’s departure. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2024-nba-mock-draft-2-0-hawks-considering-zaccharie-risacher-over-alex-sarr">momentum continues to sway</a> toward Brian Keefe being promoted from interim to full-time head coach, per insight from ClutchPoints’ NBA Insider Brett Siegel.</p><p>In addition to his stint with the Wizards, Brian Keefe has 13 NBA seasons worth of experience as an assistant. It will be interesting to see if Washington keeps him at the helm as they approach a transformative period.</p><h2><b>Wizards look to make improvements in 2024-25 </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wizards-Brian-Keefe-coaches-from-sideline.jpg"><figcaption>Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Washington finished the 2023-24 season <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/wsh/washington-wizards" rel="noopener">with a 15-67 record</a>, which placed them second-to-last in the Eastern Conference standings. The year did not go as expected, especially after the team acquired Jordan Poole.</p><p>Poole had come off a career year with the Golden State Warriors and was less than two years removed from an NBA championship. However, he did not perform to the expectations many analysts and fans placed on him. After averaging 20.4 points per game during the 2022-23 season, Poole regressed to a 17.4 mark.</p><p>His first year in Washington was a tough adjustment, but he can make a strong return in 2024-25. Moreover, Poole will have intriguing pieces alongside him. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 22.2 points per game in 2023-24. If he and Poole stay together, Washington will have at least two reliable scorers in the lineup.</p><p>Furthermore, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-bilal-coulibaly-out-res-season-after-concerning-wrist-injury">the Wizards retain</a> the services of rising second-year guard Bilal Coulibaly. Coulibaly was the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and averaged a promising 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 63 games. He also shot 34.6% on three-pointers and made 70.2% of his free-throw attempts.</p><p>Coulibaly unfortunately suffered a season-ending wrist injury in March, but when he returns healthy, he will be an integral piece of the Wizards’ core. It remains to be seen who the Wizards will add to that core, but the answers will become clearer on draft night.</p><p>As the 2024 offseason continues, Washington will do all it can to prepare its team for improvement amid its head coaching search and roster changes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards’ quiet coaching search nearing likely conclusion

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He graduated from Marist College in May of 2022 and has written for TheKnicksWall.com and CenterFieldMarist.com in the past.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards have the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The possibilities for who they could draft are plentiful, with names like Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Nikola Topic and many more floating around.</p><p>The Wizards’ front office features top executives who worked previously for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have become a powerhouse by building through the draft. According to Jeremy Woo of ESPN, that experience with the Thunder has given the impression around the league that Washington will <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/page/NBADraft24-40192203/2024-nba-mock-draft-projecting-all-58-picks-post-combine" rel="noopener">take a swing</a> on either Sarr or Risacher.</p><p>Woo writes the following: “And while the Wizards have kept information tight under top executive Michael Winger, some around the league are working under the assumption that Winger and general manager Will Dawkins — both with roots in the Thunder organization — will follow Oklahoma City’s long-term blueprint, presuming they’ll be granted the patience to execute that type of full-scale rebuild. With that in mind, and positional fit less of a concern, at this early juncture, many rival teams are expecting the Wizards to target whichever of Sarr and Risacher falls here, working under the assumption that the Hawks select one of the two at No. 1.”</p><h2><b>Wizards rumored to be targeting Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher in 2024 NBA Draft</b></h2><p>With the Wizards in need of pretty much anything and everything as they begin their rebuild, it makes sense to target a high-ceiling prospect. The risk of whiffing on such a pick is severe but the upside could jumpstart the rebuild and give the franchise someone to build around.</p><p>The only surefire building block the Wizards have is Bilal Coulibaly, a soon-to-be-20-year-old forward who should be a great defender for a long time but is still growing out his game on offense. Even getting another wing to complement him, as opposed to addressing the guard or center spots, would be a sensible move. Interestingly enough, just like Coulibaly, both of the guys Washington is potentially looking to swipe are French and coming into the league as 19-year-olds.</p><p>Sarr is seen as the most likely player to be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/top-nba-prospect-alex-sarr-breaks-silence-on-potentially-going-no-1-in-2024-draft" rel="noopener">taken first overall</a> by the Atlanta Hawks. The 7-foot-1 big man has the potential to be a great defender in the NBA and has shown to be a comfortable ball-handler for his size, though he isn’t seen as a true top option going forward.</p><p>Risacher’s intrigue comes from his long, lanky frame and ability to shoot threes. Although he is lacking as a shot creator, the Wizards may choose to make him and Coulibaly their wing tandem for the future. Risacher, who has been measured to be roughly 6-foot-9, has shown to be a solid defender.</p><p>This draft class is defined by its lack of elite prospects at the top, making it harder for the Wizards to find a franchise cornerstone. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t come away with a good, young player that helps them set the foundation for a future playoff team.</p><p>The Wizards have the 26th and 51st overall picks to work with on top of a collection of wings (Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert) that they could trade for more picks. The draft is sure to be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/2024-nba-draft-how-to-watch-on-tv-stream-date-time-top-prospects-draft-order">a busy few days</a> for Washington.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards’ top 2 targets with No. 2 pick in 2024 NBA Draft

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-wizards-want-another-2024-1st-round-pick-amid-kyle-kuzma-trade-buzz');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Wizards want a 3rd 2024 1st-round pick as Kyle Kuzma trade buzz grows again');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NBA-rumors-Wizards-want-a-3rd-2024-1st-round-pick-as-Kyle-Kuzma-trade-buzz-grows-again.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Wizards want a 3rd 2024 1st-round pick as Kyle Kuzma trade buzz grows again</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-05-13T16:11:12-07:00">May 13th, 4:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-05-13T16:11:12-07:00">May 13th, 4:11pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pacers-news-wizards-rookie-claim-pascal-siakam-overrated">Wizards landed the</a> No. 2 pick overall in the NBA Draft. They’re now in a position to reel in some exciting players this offseason to continue their rebuild. And from the sounds of it, the rumor mill has them pegged to potentially trade Kyle Kuzma for another first-round selection in the upcoming draft.</p><p>Rumors are the Wizards <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-draft-lottery-intel-whats-next-for-each-team/" rel="noopener">are all in</a> on acquiring a third first-round pick, according to Coley Cleary of HoopsHype. Reports indicate Washington wants to continue building through the draft and develop young prospects selected in the NBA Draft for 2024 and 2025.</p><p>“The Washington Wizards hold the No. 2 and 26 picks in the first round and will look to acquire another first-round pick in the draft, league sources told HoopsHype… After drawing significant interest ahead of the trade deadline, including a near deal that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to be coveted again on the trade market by rival teams heading into the draft, league sources said.”</p><p>The Wizards love the potential Bilal Coulibaly brings to the table. So much so, that Washington is viewing him as a centerpiece for the future. Cleary also claims the front office is interested in Alexandre Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher. Nikola Topic and Cody Williams are also a possibility in the 2024 NBA Draft as well.</p><p>“Washington favored positional size and upside in Frenchman Bilal Coulibaly with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 draft and could pair him with another fellow countryman if projected No. 1 pick Alex Sarr remains on the board or go with forward Zaccharie Risacher at No. 2 overall. Another candidate could include Nikola Topic if the front office wants to invest in a point guard of the future, with Tyus Jones entering unrestricted free agency this summer and expected to draw significant interest on the market. Forward Cody Williams is also another player some scouts and executives would take near the top of the draft, given his high floor and potential ceiling.”</p><h2>Best landing spots for Kyle Kuzma if the Wizards trade him</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wizards-forward-Kyle-Kuzma.jpg"><figcaption>Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Kyle Kuzma had a career year in his third season <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-betting-favorite-washington-head-coach">with the Wizards</a>. The veteran forward finished the regular season averaging 22.2 points (career high), 6.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists (career high) per game. He has the potential to serve as a solid second option or a high-end third option for most teams in the league.</p><p>So, where would be the best landing spots for Kyle Kuzma? Considering rumors suggest the Wizards want to reel in as many rookies and prospects as possible, it makes sense for them to trade him away. He’s likely to fetch a decent package for a team currently rebuilding. Additionally, any team in need of a small or power forward would welcome Kuzma with open arms.</p><p>One team that stands out as a potential suitor is the Portland Trail Blazers. They’re a relatively young team that could use some extra juice in the lineup. Additionally, they lack depth and Kyle Kuzma would be a great addition to this roster. Especially if Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe develop accordingly.</p><p>Another good fit would be the Dallas Mavericks. After nearly acquiring the veteran forward before the trade deadline the front office might be inclined to make a push for him once again. The idea of having Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Kuzma, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively III sounds like a championship-caliber roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards want a 3rd 2024 1st-round pick as Kyle Kuzma trade buzz grows again

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-wizards-delon-wright-possible-buyout-candidate-for-playoff-teams-after-all-star-break');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Wizards’ Delon Wright viewed as buyout candidate for contending teams after All-Star break');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NBA_rumors_Wizards__Delon_Wright_viewed_as_buyout_candidate_for_contending_teams_after_All-Star_break.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Wizards’ Delon Wright viewed as buyout candidate for contending teams after All-Star break</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-16T10:12:06-08:00">February 16th, 10:12am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-16T10:12:06-08:00">February 16th, 10:12am</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing. Go Titans, go Ducks, and go Kraken!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-deni-avdija-gives-reason-to-hope-for-washingtons-future-with-insane-statistical-feat" rel="noopener">Wizards at the</a> bottom of the league, the front office may consider buying out Delon Wright’s contract. If that’s the case, rumors suggest playoff-caliber teams will be interested in signing the veteran guard.</p><p>One team <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-intel-a-near-trade-deadline-deal-and-buyout-market-updates/" rel="noopener">to keep an eye on</a> is the Phoenix Suns, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. But Wright very well could have multiple suitors after the All-Star break.</p><p>“Several playoff contenders, including the Suns, are monitoring whether Wizards guard Delon Wright will be bought out, league sources told HoopsHype. Since the trade deadline, Wright has averaged 4.6 minutes per game in four games for Washington heading into the All-Star break.”</p><p>Wright’s been in the NBA for nine seasons and has served as a consistent backup option throughout his career. This season alone he’s averaging 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. If he is bought out <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-news-tyus-jones-gives-eye-opening-leadership-admission-after-washingtons-trade-deadline-decision-to-keep-him" rel="noopener">by the Wizards</a> then Wright should garner plenty of interest from playoff-caliber teams.</p><p>It’s interesting the Suns are the team named in the report. They’re a team that used a ton of cap space and draft capital to build the roster they have now. Finding quality players for cheap is ideal for Phoenix. So it makes sense why they’re involved in the rumors regarding the Wizards’ guard.</p><p>With that said, keep an eye out for Delon Wright updates after the All-Star break. Depending on what the Wizards’ front office wants to do. Washington is rebuilding and creating as much cap space as possible for the offseason can set them up for long-term success.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards’ Delon Wright viewed as buyout candidate for contending teams after All-Star break

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-the-wizards-player-most-likely-to-be-traded-at-deadline-with-kyle-kuzma-staying-put');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: The Wizards player most likely to be traded at deadline with Kyle Kuzma staying put');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NBA-rumors-The-Wizards-player-most-likely-to-be-traded-at-deadline-with-Kyle-Kuzma-staying-put.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: The Wizards player most likely to be traded at deadline with Kyle Kuzma staying put</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-08T07:35:54-08:00">February 8th, 7:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-08T07:35:54-08:00">February 8th, 7:35am</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington Wizards, despite their 9-41 record at the time of writing, are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-key-factor-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-plans-deadline-mavericks-kings-interest" rel="noopener">poised to keep</a> Kyle Kuzma on the team, rebuffing reported trade overtures from the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings in the process. But the Wizards, being one of the worst teams in the association, remain poised to be sellers at the trade deadline, with the likes of Tyus Jones, Daniel Gafford, and Delon Wright all likely to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/wizards-nightmare-scenario-2024-nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">command strong interest</a> with a few hours to go before the trade window shuts for good.</p><p>However, as enticing of a piece as Jones may be given his stellar assist-to-turnover ratio, making him a perfect fit for contending teams in need of a top-tier backup point guard, he is not the most likely Wizards player to be traded, if this rumor is to be believed. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Wright is the <a href="https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-the-latest-intel-on-all-30-teams/" rel="noopener">most likely to switch teams</a> before the 3 PM E.T. deadline.</p><p>According to the rumor mill, acquiring Delon Wright from the Wizards would likely take a second-round pick, with the Boston Celtics,  Sacramento Kings, and Denver Nuggets all kicking the tires on a potential trade. The Minnesota Timberwolves were also one of the teams in on Wright, although they appear to have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/grading-timberwolves-pistons-monte-morris-trade" rel="noopener">filled their need</a> for a backup floor general with their trade for Monte Morris.</p><p>Wright’s price on the trade market looks like the driving force behind the likelihood that the Wizards deal him away. The Wizards want a first-round pick in exchange for Tyus Jones; better than Jones is than Wright, the asking price of a first-rounder would give contending teams pause, especially when Jones is set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the season.</p><p>Delon Wright’s defense is what makes him quite the attractive trade target for contending teams. His surface stats may not jump off the page, but his activity in passing lanes, as well as his sturdy point of attack defense, could make him a playoff viable piece for any team that acquires him from the Wizards.</p><p>With a s<a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/delon-wright-17848/" rel="noopener">alary of $8.2 million</a> this season, it shouldn’t be too hard for prospective teams to match salaries, making it even more likely that Wright calls a different team his home when the clock goes past the 3 PM E.T. deadline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: The Wizards player most likely to be traded at deadline with Kyle Kuzma staying put

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-key-factor-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-plans-deadline-mavericks-kings-interest');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: ‘Key factor’ in Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade plans at deadline amid Mavericks, Kings interest');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Key_factor__in_Wizards__Kyle_Kuzma_trade_plans_at_deadline_amid_Mavericks_Kings_interest.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: ‘Key factor’ in Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade plans at deadline amid Mavericks, Kings interest</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-08T06:25:06-08:00">February 8th, 6:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-08T06:25:06-08:00">February 8th, 6:25am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The trade deadline is just hours away, and one of the biggest names who could end up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-kings-eyeing-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-despite-high-asking-price" rel="noopener">being on the move</a> is Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizardsare  laboring through a horrific campaign, and teams are checking in to see if they have any interest in moving Kuzma, with the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings being two squads that are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-mavericks-andrew-wiggins-warriors-trade-pj-washington-kyle-kuzma" rel="noopener">reportedly interested</a> in the talented forward.</p><p>It’s not hard to see why Kuzma is a desirable asset, as he’s having another strong season for the Wizards (21.9 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 45.5 FG%). And while many players would typically want to get out of Washington as soon as possible given the state of the team, it doesn’t sound like that’s the case for Kuzma, which could convince the team to <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/my-thursday-nba-trade-season-latest?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=141486559&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">not trade him</a> ahead of the deadline.</p><p>“If Washington holds firm on the rising indications this week that it plans to keep Kyle Kuzma beyond Thursday’s trade deadline, Kuzma’s apparent desire to stay put is believed to be one of the key factors. League sources say that Kuzma, who has attracted trade interest from teams such as Dallas and Sacramento, has not been angling for a change of scenery despite the Wizards’ 9-41 struggles. And wanting to stay with the Wizards, I’m told, has had an influence on the talks.” – Marc Stein</p><h2><b>Should the Wizards hold onto Kyle Kuzma past the trade deadline?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wizards-X-reasons-Washington-must-re-sign-Kyle-Kuzma-despite-Bradley-Beal-trade.jpg"></figure><p>It would make a lot of sense for the Wizards to deal Kuzma ahead of the deadline. He’s playing well, yes, but they are clearly rebuilding, and the assets they could get in return for him could help their rebuilding efforts more than his play on the court could. But Kuzma is also only 28 years old, so he could technically be a guy they view as a building block to lead their rebuild.</p><p>If Kuzma wants to stay in town, there’s really no reason to force a trade, even if it would be more beneficial to the team in the long run. Kuzma could be a guy who helps the younger players that will be coming to Washington over the next few years grow and develop, which would make holding onto him a shrewd move. These rumors are obviously worth keeping an eye on, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if Kuzma is still with the Wizards at the end of day on Thursday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: ‘Key factor’ in Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade plans at deadline amid Mavericks, Kings interest

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-eyeing-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-despite-high-asking-price');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA Rumors: Kings eyeing Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade despite high asking price');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nba-rumors-kings-eyeing-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade-despite-high-asking-price.webp"></figure><h1>NBA Rumors: Kings eyeing Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade despite high asking price</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-06T15:09:22-08:00">February 6th, 3:09pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-06T15:09:22-08:00">February 6th, 3:09pm</time><address><a>Jack Winter</a>Jack Winter is a veteran NBA writer and editor based on the West Coast. He currently lives in Oakland, covering the last legs of the Golden State Warriors' dynasty.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Kyle Kuzma will be firmly on the wrong side of 30 years old when the Washington Wizards are finally ready to compete for their next playoff berth. As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tag/nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">trade deadline</a> dawns, though, that seemingly inevitable reality apparently hasn’t caused the Wizards to lower their “high asking price” in a potential deal for the veteran forward. Will the Sacramento Kings meet it regardless, filling a longstanding hole in the team’s foundational nucleus next to De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray?</p><p>Sacramento’s interest in paying top dollar for Kuzma will reportedly go a long way toward informing his future beyond February 8th. Though he remains “at the top” of the Kings’ trade deadline wish list, Washington is “comfortable” retaining Kuzma <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-bulls-demar-derozan-warriors-plans-nba-trade-deadline-rumors" rel="noopener">past the trade deadline</a>, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel.</p><p>“There has been continued dialogue across the league suggesting that Kyle Kuzma is at the top of the Sacramento Kings target list. While they did explore the possibility of pursuing Kuzma with the Wizards in January, no real deal materialized,” Siegel reported on Tuesday. “The Kings have first-round draft picks in 2026, 2028, and 2030 that can be dealt, although they can’t trade any pick until two years after their obligation to the Atlanta Hawks is fulfilled. The Hawks own the Kings’ 2024 first-round pick with top-14 protections. Pertaining to Kuzma, the Wizards still maintain their high asking price. Washington is more than comfortable holding onto the 28-year-old past the NBA trade deadline, especially since he is a player they still envision as a focal point in their rebuild.”</p><h2><b>Should Kings pay up for Kyle Kuzma at trade deadline?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NBA_rumors_Kings_a__fan__of_Kyle_Kuzma_ahead_of_NBA_Trade_Deadline.webp"></figure><p>Competing agendas from teams, competing front offices and player agents must be taken into account when assessing the viability of all player-movement rumors, but especially those leading up to the trade deadline. Recent intel on Kuzma suggests Washington has not only put a steep price tag on acquiring, but the team also isn’t <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-wizards-not-looking-trade-kyle-kuzma-before-deadline" rel="noopener">actively trying to move him</a> due to the mutual interest of both parties continuing their partnership past 2023-24.</p><p>“Kyle Kuzma in Washington, they are not trying to trade him, he’s happy, listen they love Kyle Kuzma,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on The Woj Podo. “He really likes that organization, signed that extension this summer. He loves being in DC, he’s not angling to get out of there.”</p><p>What benefit would Michael Winger, Will Dawkins and the Wizards’ front office glean from telegraphing otherwise? Pretty much every win-now team in basketball could use an experienced forward who theoretically doesn’t take anything off the table on either side of the ball. Kuzma would definitely be an upgrade on Harrison Barnes next to Murray on the wing, and his declining long-term contract isn’t nearly as onerous from a financial standpoint as it seems on the surface.</p><p>But giving up a pair of first-round picks for Kuzma would leave the Kings bereft of future assets moving forward, and he certainly isn’t the star who would help them level up toward top-tier contention in the Western Conference. Kuzma may not even be the impact role player in Sacramento that Washington’s asking price suggests.</p><p>He’s hitting an ugly <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1628398/shots-dash?Season=2023-24" rel="noopener">33.5%</a> on catch-and-shoot triples, per NBA.com/stats, right in line with career norms that paint Kuzma as more of a streaky three-point shooter than reliable one. The 28-year-old is also ill-suited to be a good team’s best wing defender, a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-mike-brown-reveals-secret-to-keegan-murray-defensive-growth" rel="noopener">role in which Murray has turned heads</a> this season but remains less than ideal for both he and the Kings—especially as the sophomore’s usage projects to trend up going forward.</p><p>Adding Kuzma would make Sacramento better this season and going forward. But Mike Brown’s team sports a net rating of just +0.5, hardly indicating it’s just one solid starter at forward away from competing for a championship come June.</p><p>If a pair of first-rounders really is what it will take for them to pry Kuzma from Washington at the trade deadline, wouldn’t the Kings be better off playing out the season’s remainder, re-assessing the roster and trade market this summer and <i>then</i> make another run at Kuzma rather than pushing most of their chips in right now? Sacramento’s ownership might be too starved for playoff success to take that more patient, prudent approach into the offseason.</p><p>Keep close tabs on Kuzma’s status over the next 48 hours. If he’s not traded to the Kings by Thursday afternoon, it looks ever likely he’ll remain in Washington, subject to yet another trade song-and-dance this summer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA Rumors: Kings eyeing Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade despite high asking price

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He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2023-24 season has not been kind to the Washington Wizards, as their 9-40 record is the second worst in the entire league with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/biggest-need-wizards-must-address-at-2024-nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">trade deadline</a> approaching. While the Wizards weren’t expected to be good, they weren’t necessarily expected to be this bad, and it’s clear that the organization’s rebuilding efforts are going to have to take a step up over the next few months.</p><p>With that in mind, it would make sense for the Wizards to explore potentially trading some of their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-nuggets-linked-wizards-guard-search-backcourt-help" rel="noopener">top players</a> ahead of the upcoming deadline, with their most attractive option being Kyle Kuzma. However, even amid their rocky season, Washington doesn’t have any <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-deadline-week-with-bobby-marks/id1470466331?i=1000644186813" rel="noopener">desire to trade</a> the talented forward, and it sounds like he’s not too keen on getting traded either.</p><p>“Kyle Kuzma in Washington, they are not trying to trade him, he’s happy, listen they love Kyle Kuzma. He really likes that organization, signed that extension this summer. He loves being in DC, he’s not angling to get out of there.” – Adrian Wojnarowski, The Woj Pod</p><h2><b>Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma trade deadline stance is somewhat surprising</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NBA_rumors_Wizards_to_explore_Kyle_Kuzma_trade_deadline_market.webp"></figure><p>While the Wizards have largely been awful this season, Kuzma has followed his strong 2022-23 campaign with another solid body of work to this point (21.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 4.3 APG, 45.5 FG%). His game isn’t perfect, but Kuzma’s ability to do a lot of things well is something that a handful of playoff teams would surely be interested in if he ended up finding his way onto the trade block.</p><p>And while it would seemingly be best for both parties to explore a move, it doesn’t sound like that’s going to happen. Kuzma has taken some big strides during his time with the Wizards, and it looks like he is thoroughly enjoying his time with the team, even amid their woes. And in the process, another one of the bigger names that was seemingly on the trade block has been taken off with the deadline just a few days away now.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Wizards not looking to trade Kyle Kuzma before deadline

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-nuggets-linked-wizards-guard-search-backcourt-help');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Nuggets linked with Wizards guard amid search for backcourt help');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nba-rumors-nuggets-linked-with-wizards-guard-amid-search-for-backcourt-help.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Nuggets linked with Wizards guard amid search for backcourt help</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-05T01:39:56-08:00">February 5th, 1:39am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-05T01:39:56-08:00">February 5th, 1:39am</time><address><a>Brian Buyawe</a>Brian Buyawe is a sports aficionado with a passion for basketball, football and Formula One. His hobbies include running, reading and playing in recreational leagues. Back when he was a kid, Brian stumbled upon an old Larry Bird documentary among his family's collection of movies, which made him a lifelong Celtics fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Nuggets are having a steady season so far. Sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference with a 35-16 record and winning seven out of their last 10 games, the Nuggets look poised to make another playoff appearance.</p><p>Still, rumor has it that the team is taking interest in available trade options just days before the deadline. Denver is said to be looking for backcourt reinforcements despite limited trade maneuverability, per NBA insider Marc Stein. At the moment, one name that the Nuggets could possibly land is Delon Wright.</p><p>The Washington Wizards guard is currently averaging 4.4 points and 2.8 assists per game. A potential deal involving Wright raises questions considering how Reggie Jackson and Christian Braun have provided support behind Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.</p><h2>What Reggie Jackson and Christian Braun bring to the Nuggets</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Reggie-Jackson-Los-Angeles-Clippers-Denver-Nuggets-NBA-Finals-NBA-Championship.jpeg"></figure><p>Jackson is currently averaging 11.1 points and 3.9 assists per game while Braun provides 7 points and 3.5 boards a contest. While it may make more sense to trade guards outside the rotation such as Justin Holiday, Collin Gillespie and Jalen Pickett, potentially removing Jackson or Braun can have consequences considering both have already embraced their roles with the season more than halfway done.</p><p>The biggest consequence could be chemistry issues, as inserting a new guard in the rotation requires time for adjustment even if that said guard has a similar playstyle to the ones being replaced. Going back to Jackson and Braun, both have had past experiences that show why they’re deserving of being in the lineup.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-reggie-jackson-deandre-jordans-revenge-game-sparks-flurry-of-clippers-insults" rel="noopener">Jackson was a key piece</a> for the Los Angeles Clippers before joining the Mile High City. Back during the 2021-22 season, Jackson averaged 16.8 points per game as the starting point guard for the Clippers. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nuggets-news-christian-braun-gets-brutally-honest-analysis" rel="noopener">Braun, on the other hand</a>, was part of the Nuggets’ main rotation last year when the team won the championship.</p><p>While plenty of rumors just stay as rumors and quickly die down, teams in the past have made surprising trades that no one’s ever expected. So to end, only the next few days will tell if the Nuggets are willing to take risks or not.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Nuggets linked with Wizards guard amid search for backcourt help

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-kings-kyle-kuzma-tyus-jones-dream-trade-deadline-scenario');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Kings linked to Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones dream trade deadline scenario');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nba-rumors-kings-linked-to-kyle-kuzma-tyus-jones-dream-trade-deadline-scenario.webp"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Kings linked to Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones dream trade deadline scenario</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-02-02T13:03:13-08:00">February 2nd, 1:03pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-02-02T13:03:13-08:00">February 2nd, 1:03pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing. Go Titans, go Ducks, and go Kraken!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-dream-scenario-2024-nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">Kings have officially entered</a> the rumor mill with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching. Speculation is the franchise is potentially showing interest in Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones of the Washington Wizards. There’s even a dream scenario where Sacramento could land both players.</p><p>General manager Monte McNair has reportedly been taking a look at Kuzma throughout the season <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sources-how-grizzlies-rockets-steven-adams-trade-impacts-2024-nba-trade-deadline" rel="noopener">as a potential trade target</a>, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. If a trade were to occur, the Kings would be more interested in dealing Kevin Huerter and Davion Mitchell away instead of Harrison Barnes.</p><p>“Monte McNair has once again taken a look at Kuzma, a player he has shown interest in before. Sacramento would much rather discuss trade opportunities centered around Kevin Huerter and Davion Mitchell than Harrison Barnes at this point, sources said. The Kings are said to be searching for a defensive-minded wing.”</p><p>Although neither Kyle Kuzma or Tyus Jones fit that defensive-wing mold, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/kings-news-domantas-sabonis-obliterates-grizzlies-unreal-20-20-feat-wilt-chamberlain" rel="noopener">the Kings could</a> be in the mix of landing both players. Siegel claims Kuzma and Jones would be a great fit in Sacramento’s lineup to help De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. On top of that, the deal makes sense financially. Albeit, Sacramento would likely have to add some draft capital to make the deal go through to interest the Wizards.</p><p>“Both players would provide Sacramento with the secondary stability that they have been lacking around De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. The $37.7 million combined salaries of Barnes, Huerter, and Mitchell would almost equal the $39.5 million of Kuzma and Jones combined. The Kings would not be able to trade an outright first-round pick until 2026.”</p><p>It’ll be interesting to see if Sacramento can get a deal done. The Kings aim to make a playoff appearance in back-to-back seasons. So, look for this franchise to be heavily involved in trade rumors up to the deadline.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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