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Kyle Kuzma Trade Rumors: Kings Viewed as Landing Spot That Makes 'Most Sense'

Zach Bachar

The Sacramento Kings are viewed as a likely destination for Kyle Kuzma if he's traded by the Washington Wizards, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.

"Many continue to view the Kings as the destination that makes the most sense for Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, who is also drawing interest from several other teams," Siegel wrote on Friday.

Sacramento's start to the 2024-25 season has been underwhelming, especially after the team finished with at least 46 regular-season wins in each of the prior two years.

The Kings sit at 13-15, representing a 46.4 winning percentage that ranks No. 21 among all teams. They still own the No. 12 net rating in the association, which could mean that they're in line to improve as the year continues (NBA.com).

While Kuzma may not solve Sacramento's defensive concerns, he would provide a spark off the bench. The Kings' reserves have combined to average just 25.6 points per game this season, the third-worst mark in the NBA.

A potential move to Sacramento isn't a large surprise, as Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported in June that the team's interest in Kuzma "picked back up" over the summer. While a deal never materialized, the Kings might pursue a trade once again.

Kuzma has struggled with his efficiency while dealing with a rib injury this season, making just 12 appearances. He's averaging 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, shooting 42 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from three-point territory.

A change of scenery could help him look more like his former self, as he recorded 20.2 points per game on 45.5/33.6/74.0 shooting splits over his first three years in Washington. Playing alongside Kings stars such as Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox may also allow him to get easier looks at the rim as well as behind the arc.

The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET.

   

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