Bleacher Report · Dec 23, 2023
NBA Trade Rumors: Wizards' Kyle Kuzma Valued by Execs; Could Return 1st Rounder
The future is not exactly bright for the 5-23 Washington Wizards, which might lead to the front office focusing on acquiring draft picks and accelerating a rebuild as the season progresses.
If it does, Washington could reportedly receive a first-round pick in return for Kyle Kuzma.
"The four-year, $90 million deal they signed with Kyle Kuzma in free agency is considered quite valuable among rival personnel and could bring back some legitimate first-round draft capital for the rebuilding Wizards," Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports wrote.
Washington surely didn't envision exploring trades for Kuzma this soon when it signed him to an extension this past offseason.