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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Wizards add Middleton, prospects in trades for Kuzma, Valanciunas

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, left, drives past Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis for a score during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Kuzma scores 31, Wizards snap 5-game skid with win over Kings

By Byron Kerr - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma tries to block a shot by Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma gestures to teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on March 18, 2023, in Washington. Kuzma will be a free agent when the league's annual offseason shopping period starts next week. Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option with the Wizards for next season, a person with knowledge of his decision said Tuesday, June 20, 2023, meaning he will be a free agent. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side disclosed the move. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel, File)

Kyle Kuzma’s return to Wizards once seemed a foregone conclusion. Not anymore.

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Kyle Kuzma opts out of his contract with the Wizards

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Wizards close out disappointing season with one more loss

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis reacts after a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Washington. The Hawks won 122-120. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kristaps Porzingis wants Wizards to be ‘a little bit tougher’ as blown lead issues persist

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) celebrates with teammate Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

At All-Star Break, Wizards’ core of Beal, Kuzma and Porzingis still finding out how good they can be

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Washington. The Trail Blazers won 124-116. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards can’t stop blowing leads as blame goes all around

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) goes to the basket against New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) and guard RJ Barrett during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Wizards won 116-105. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Kuzma, Wizards beat Knicks 116-105 in Beal’s return

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dunks while defended by Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Kyle Kuzma: Unlike last year, Wizards players ‘like each other’

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards Bradley Beal drives the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., Jan. 23, 2022. (Photo by All-Pro Reels)

Wizards enter training camp with questions about Beal’s return, point guard

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) defends against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Kuzma leads Wizards past Irving, in-flux Nets, 113-112

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) hits the go-ahead free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Washington. The Clippers erased a 35 point deficit to defeat the Wizards 116-115. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Wizards approaching trade deadline in crisis after historic collapse: ‘Something’s got to change’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, right, defends against Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Wizards rip referees’ no-call after Nets assistant deflects pass

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) loses the ball next to Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal returns as Wizards cruise to victory over 76ers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) brings the ball downcourt against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday Jan. 9, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Kuzma joins 20-point, 20-rebound club in Wizards win over Magic

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) waves off the crowd after hitting a 3-point basket in the closing seconds during overtime to defeat the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Confidence in the clutch has Kuzma emerging as Beal’s co-star

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) reacts after hitting a 3-point basket in the closing seconds during overtime to defeat the Detroit Pistons in an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Kuzma’s buzzer-beater lifts Wiz over slumping Pistons in OT

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade (32) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Cleveland. Washington won 97-94. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wizards’ Kuzma to Cavs hecklers: Cleveland is nothing without LeBron

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times