Vivid Headlines

Wizards lower asking price for $90 million star, multiple teams reportedly interested


Wizards lower asking price for $90 million star, multiple teams reportedly interested

The Washington Wizards are in the middle of another terrible season. After finishing with the worst record in franchise history last season, Washington is on pace to be even worse this year.

The Wizards currently hold a 4-21 record, the worst in the NBA. Because of this, they are expected to be major sellers before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Washington will likely trade away their veteran pieces to add more draft capital and young talent to build around for the future.

One Wizards player who has been drawing interest from multiple teams is Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season, shooting 42.0% from the field and 27.6% from three.

After putting together the best season of his career last year, Kuzma's numbers have declined drastically this year. Despite this, he has been gaining interest from many teams around the league.

Forbes' Evan Sidery recently reported that the Wizards have lowered their asking price for Kuzma. Last season they were hoping to receive two first-round picks in a possible trade, but now it may take just one pick and a prospect to acquire the 29-year-old forward.

Sidery also mentioned in the report that the Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams showing interest in Kuzma.

With the Wizards lowering their asking price for Kuzma, it is a signal that they are ready to move on from him this season. It also does not help that he has not performed well this season, drastically hurting his trade value.

The Wizards are trying to rebuild around their young core of Bilal Coulibaly, Alexandre Sarr and Carlton Carrington, so Kuzma along with other veterans on their roster such as Jonas Valančiūnas, Malcolm Brogdon and even Jordan Poole could be on the move this season.

Previous articleNext article

POPULAR CATEGORY

entertainment

12596

discovery

5687

multipurpose

13231

athletics

13113