Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. It sounds like the Wizards are being overly cautious here, but Kuzma won't need further testing. Rui Hachimura should move into the starting five with Deni Avdija getting additional playing time. Both have streaming appeal, but Avdija has a bit more upside. The next chance for Kuzma to get back on the court will be Thursday. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for that contest.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He was held out of Saturday's contest due to right knee tendinitis. It was also the second game of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Wizards were just playing it safe. The expectation is that Kuzma will be able to play on Monday, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see. Otherwise, Rui Hachimura should remain in the starting five, while Deni Avdija gets a boost in usage. Both players would be worth looking at as streaming options if Kuzma sits out.

Washington Wizards power forward Kyle Kuzma (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto due to neck spasms. The absence marks the first game on the sidelines for Kuzma since Dec. 13, with a combination of Rui Hachimura, Davis Bertans, and Deni Avdija all seeing potential increases in minutes and offensive usage. Kuzma has played at an All-Star form during 10 January outings, averaging 23.2 points and 11.7 rebounds per contest, all while shooting 51.8 percent overall. The next chance for the 26-year-old to suit up comes Sunday vs. the Celtics.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma recorded a second consecutive double-double in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia, posting 12 points and 10 rebounds with 4-for-11 shooting. He was 1-for-4 with the three-ball and 3-for-6 at the line, bagging three assists and one block as well. Kuzma now has 10 double-doubles for the season. He had a very good start to the season, but December has been pretty rough for Kuzma, and he likely can't wait until it's done. There are two more games to come, with the Wizards taking on Miami and Cleveland. Kuzma has been in decent form against both sides this season, averaging 12.5 points and 12 rebounds against the Heat and getting 17 points with 4.5 rebounds against the Cavs.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma will play Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Kuzma missed two games while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but has been cleared to come back to game action. Deni Avdija will likely move back to the bench with Kuzma returning. Kuzma's conditioning may play a factor Wednesday, but there are no indications of a minutes restriction.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed each of the last two games while following the league's safety protocols. Deni Avdija has moved into the starting five, but hasn't been able to do much with his increased playing time. Davis Bertans is the better option for streaming, assuming Kuzma is forced to miss another game. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday for more information.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. He will miss at least one game while following the league's health and safety protocols. It's a shame since Kuzma is having a career year in Washington. Deni Avdija will move into the starting five, while Davis Bertans gets more minutes off the bench. Bertans is the better option between the two. However, neither should be considered reliable streaming options for Saturday.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma finished off a 26-point effort with a game-winning triple in Wednesday's 119-116 overtime victory against Detroit. He won it for the Wizards with just 0.6 left in the extra frame, hitting his fourth triple of the night. Kuzma finished 4-for-10 from downtown and shot 8-for-18 overall with a 6-for-7 effort at the charity stripe. His line included seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and three turnovers. The former Laker has been slumping this month, but this should give him a huge boost. Kuzma will tackle the Jazz next, which is a pretty tough matchup for the 26-year-old, as Utah is a very strong defensive team.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma turned on the switch Saturday night against Dallas, finishing a nice road win with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and one steal. The former Laker shot 7-for-14 from the field and had a 3-for-6 record from behind the arc with 5-for-5 shooting at the charity stripe. Kuzma's scoring performances tend to be very inconsistent, but he's averaging a career-high 9.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He'll look to post a run of back-to-back 20-point games for the first time this season on Monday against the Spurs.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma picked up his fourth double-double of the campaign in Sunday's impressive 101-94 win over Milwaukee. He scored 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting and grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. Kuzma, who went 3-for-8 from deep, finished things off with five assists, one block and three turnovers in 30 minutes. The 26-year-old tends to have horrible shooting performances here and there, but he's been solid for the Wizards overall, averaging 14 points and 9.5 rebounds with 2.1 assists. He'll have to fight very hard for a double-double in the next matchup against the Cavaliers, who are rolling with two bigs in the starting lineup.

Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, reclaiming his spot among the starting five. Kuzma departed Washington's previous outing due to a right forearm contusion, but he sounds healthy enough that fantasy managers should have no hesitation in deploying him. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a strong start in D.C., having logged three double-doubles in his first eight games, becoming an integral part of the team's offense. With multiple threes made in five outings already, Kuzma holds more DFS upside than in years past, where he has been lost among the collective scoring shuffle.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) is currently listed as day-to-day, but likely avoided major injury. It sounds Kuzma was able to practice on Thursday and will be re-evaluated after Friday's shootaround. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see, but it sounds like Kuzma only suffered a minor injury. There should be more information known after Friday's morning shootaround.

Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right forearm contusion. Kuzma has gotten off to a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign, entering the night averaging 15.9 points and 11 boards per contest. But prior to his departure, Kuzma went just 1-for-10 from the field overall, finishing with two points and two rebounds in 21 minutes. His absence figures to funnel more minutes primarily to Deni Avdija, who was already in line for an increased role with Davis Bertans (ankle) out for at least the next two games. Kuzma's next chance to return to action comes Friday vs. Memphis.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma rocked the glass in Saturday's double-overtime win against Boston, notching a career-high 17 rebounds. He added 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting for a nice double-double and finished things off with one assist and two blocks. Kuzma finally found his touch from deep as well, going 2-for-4 from downtown. The two overtimes played a big part in Kuzma's line here as he ended up logging 48 minutes, but it was still a nice performance and will do good for his confidence. He'll have a date with the Hawks next in a rematch of Thursday's contest. Kuzma had a nice 21-point outing against Atlanta in a 122-111 win.

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma had a mixed-bag performance in his debut with the team on Wednesday. He logged a team-high 35 minutes in the game and went on to post a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. He also added three assists, one steal and one block. He was inefficient from the field in the game, shooting 4-for-13 overall and 2-for-9 from beyond the arc. He also had a team-high five turnovers. The best news overall for Kuzma was the sturdy playing time. He's very clearly the team's primary power forward for now. He's worth rostering in season-long fantasy leagues and he's also worth considering for DFS while he continues to see heavy minutes.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. The Wizards also aren't holding on to Jackson. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Jackson’s rights were traded by the Lakers to... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and the rights to first-round pick Isaiah Jackson. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers had the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft and selected Jackson, a 6-foot-11 forward from Kentucky. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. This is the second time in three years that the Lakers have made a significant offseason trade. They acquired Anthony Davis from New Orleans in 2019 for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick. According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook, who is a Los Angeles native and helped lead UCLA to a pair of Final Four appearances. The Lakers have the 22nd overall pick in Thursday's draft. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be officially announced until Aug. 6, when the salary cap becomes official and teams can also begin making moves for the upcoming season. The Lakers will also receive second-round picks from the Wizards in 2024 and '28. Westbrook averaged a triple-double (22.2 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists) for the fourth time in his 13-year career last season. He is the league's career leader in triple-doubles with 184 and gives... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply need a rest. The 2020 NBA champs weren't happy to be headed home this weekend after the Phoenix Suns knocked them out of the first round. Yet the early playoff exit came with the consolation of a title memory that's still fresh in many players' minds — and an abiding belief they will contend again next year if they just rest up and then stay healthy. “The one thing that bothers me more than anything is we never really got an opportunity to see our full team at full strength,” LeBron James said. “Either because of injury or COVID or something going on with our ballclub this year, we could never fully get into a rhythm and never really see the full potential of what we could be capable of.” When these Lakers were healthy, they were outstanding. But that period was brief, and it ended early. Los Angeles was 21-6 on Valentine's Day when... [More]